Payroll Specialist

Robert Half Accountemps • San Jose, CA • Posted July 06, 2026

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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,...