Payroll Specialist

Robert Half - Memphis, TN

Full-time

Memphis, TN

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Payroll Specialist at Robert Half is responsible for managing payroll processes, ensuring accuracy in wage calculations, and maintaining compliance with payroll regulations. This role requires a detail-oriented individual who can efficiently handle payroll transactions and respond to inquiries in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Collecting and verifying employee information and working hours.
• Calculating employee benefits, deductions, and net pay.
• Preparing and processing paychecks and cash deposits.
• Maintaining accurate records of payroll documentation and transactions.
• Responding to payroll-related inquiries and resolving concerns.
• Performing account balance and payroll reconciliations.
• Preparing financial reports for accounting and auditing purposes.
• Preparing periodic payroll reports for management.
• Ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws and best practices.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a payroll specialist or a similar role in the finance sector.
• Knowledge of payroll software like ADP or Paychex is a plus.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and numerical skills.
• Familiarity with labor legislation.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) plan