Payroll Specialist
Description We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to support accurate and timely payroll operations for a large employee population in Seabrook, New Hampshire. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone with strong experience managing full-cycle, multi-state payroll while maintaining compliance with company policies and applicable wage and tax regulations. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring employees are paid correctly, resolving payroll issues efficiently, and supporting reliable payroll administration in a high-volume environment.Responsibilities:- Process end-to-end payroll for a workforce of more than 500 employees, including regular earnings, supplemental pay, and bonus payments.- Review payroll data for completeness and accuracy, identify discrepancies, and make corrections before final submission.- Administer multi-state payroll activities in compliance with applicable tax, wage, and hour requirements.- Maintain payroll records and supporting documentation to ensure organized, audit-ready files.- Use Workday to enter, validate, and manage payroll-related information and employee updates.- Investigate payroll questions from employees and internal stakeholders, providing timely and accurate resolution.- Coordinate with HR, finance, and other business partners to ensure payroll inputs are properly captured and approved.- Support payroll compliance activities, including deductions, tax reporting, and adherence to internal controls. Requirements - Proven experience managing full-cycle payroll from data review through final payroll distribution.- Hands-on background processing multi-state payroll with strong knowledge of related compliance requirements.- Experience supporting payroll for employee populations of 500 or more.- Working knowledge of Workday for payroll processing and maintenance.- Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify and resolve payroll variances accurately.- Solid understanding of payroll regulations, deductions, taxes, and recordkeeping practices.- Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across departments.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 (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-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 (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) and Privacy Notice (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/privacy) .