Payroll Specialist

We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to support payroll operations for a contract position based in Spokane, Washington. This role will manage end-to-end payroll processing across multiple states, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on schedule. The ideal candidate brings strong payroll expertise, experience working with large employee populations, and hands-on knowledge of ADP Workforce Now.Responsibilities:• Process complete payroll cycles for a large workforce, ensuring timely and accurate payment delivery.• Administer multi-state payroll activities while maintaining compliance with applicable wage, tax, and reporting requirements.• Use ADP Workforce Now to enter, review, audit, and finalize payroll data.• Reconcile payroll records and investigate discrepancies related to earnings, deductions, taxes, and employee changes.• Maintain payroll documentation and support audit readiness through accurate recordkeeping and reporting.• Partner with internal teams to resolve payroll issues and respond to employee pay-related questions promptly.• Monitor payroll transactions for employees across a population of more than 500 workers and identify potential errors before processing is completed.• Proven experience managing full-cycle payroll from data review through final processing.• Background handling payroll for employees working in multiple states.• Hands-on proficiency with ADP Workforce Now.• Strong understanding of payroll practices, deductions, taxes, and compliance standards.• Experience supporting payroll for organizations with more than 500 employees.• High level of accuracy, organization, and attention to detail in a deadline-driven environment.Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.© 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use and Privacy Notice.