Payroll Specialist

Robert Half Accountemps • Glendale, CA • Posted July 10, 2026

Position Overview

Description
We are looking for an experienced Payroll Specialist to support payroll operations. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who is detail oriented and can manage payroll activities with accuracy, maintain compliance across complex pay practices, and work confidently within a legacy payroll environment. The role requires strong analytical skills, sound judgment, and the ability to keep payroll cycles moving efficiently while partnering with internal stakeholders.


Responsibilities:

• Execute end-to-end payroll processing for employees using a legacy human resources and payroll platform.

• Examine payroll records, confirm data accuracy, and prepare finalized information for timely submission within established pay cycle deadlines.

• Carry out payroll support activities such as data entry, audit reviews, reconciliations, and correction of pay-related issues.

• Evaluate payroll results to verify compliance with...