Payroll Specialist I - Robert Half

Description If you're looking for a challenging position at a well-known company, you may be interested in this opening for a Payroll Clerk. A Payroll Clerk position is available on a team at one of clients that is offered through Robert Half. In this position, you will be required to support the Payroll department through a number of duties including data entry, reconciliation of timecards, paycheck distribution and providing statements to various departments. Being able to effectively communicate with both internal team members and outside customers is integral to this position. This Payroll Clerk opportunity is based in the Seattle, Washington area and is a long-term contract / temporary to hire employment role. Key responsibilities - Craft and deliver training to employees on the use of proper payroll practices, including timesheet entry and online methods of accessing pay statements - Perform clerical duties such as filing, scanning, faxing, photocopying, etc - Build and run custom reports - Reach out to employees via phone and email to obtain timesheet approvals - Devise a system of administering and distributing reports - Data entry into spreadsheets and the payroll system - Organize data into spreadsheets and the payroll system Requirements - Highly organized and self-motivated - Strong communication skills and able to receive criticism well - Proven ability to quickly learn new systems - Strong attention to detail - Adeptness in Multi-state Payroll - Benefits payroll experience - Garnishments experience highly desired - Foundational knowledge in Verify Benefits - Employee Timesheets experience - Data entry, document management, file creation and previous records experience required - Skilled in Payroll software 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. © 2024 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) .