Payroll Specialist
Robert Half Accountemps • San Jose, CA • Posted July 06, 2026
Position Overview
Description
Full Job Description
Our client is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join their growing accounting and finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional who enjoys working in a collaborative environment, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time while maintaining compliance with payroll regulations.
The ideal candidate is organized, deadline-driven, and comfortable managing payroll processes with a high level of accuracy and confidentiality.
Responsibilities
+ Process weekly, bi-weekly, semi-monthly, or monthly payroll accurately and on schedule
+ Review and audit employee timecards, payroll changes, and payroll reports
+ Maintain employee payroll records, including new hires, terminations, and status changes
+ Calculate overtime, bonuses, commissions, deductions, garnishments, and benefit withholdings
+ Ensure payroll complies with federal,...
Full Job Description
Our client is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join their growing accounting and finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional who enjoys working in a collaborative environment, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time while maintaining compliance with payroll regulations.
The ideal candidate is organized, deadline-driven, and comfortable managing payroll processes with a high level of accuracy and confidentiality.
Responsibilities
+ Process weekly, bi-weekly, semi-monthly, or monthly payroll accurately and on schedule
+ Review and audit employee timecards, payroll changes, and payroll reports
+ Maintain employee payroll records, including new hires, terminations, and status changes
+ Calculate overtime, bonuses, commissions, deductions, garnishments, and benefit withholdings
+ Ensure payroll complies with federal,...