Payroll Specialist - Robert Half

Description We are in need of a diligent Payroll Specialist to join our team in Seattle, Washington. Your role will primarily involve complex payroll processes, system troubleshooting, and responding to internal queries. This position offers a contract to permanent employment opportunity within the financial services industry. Responsibilities: - Provide expert advice on payroll matters and respond to internal inquiries. - Process various staff and union payrolls. - Understand and apply union contract provisions and organize detailed requirements accordingly. - Participate in both internal and external payroll audits as necessary. - Assist in the reconciliation of payroll accounts to general ledger and union reports. - Perform complex payroll processing tasks, such as importing files from timesheet system, running and posting payroll using multiple systems, and setting up union pay rates and standard costs into payroll system per union contracts. - Analyze payroll input for reasonableness and unusual patterns that may indicate errors in payroll data. - Understand relationships between data fields in multiple systems and apply job costing principles to payroll input. - Process requests for paycheck advances and complete union reporting. - Maintain system data, including rate changes, garnishments, union dues, and other deductions. - Participate in process improvement efforts and provide customer service that consistently meets and/or exceeds customer expectations. - Promote teamwork and a positive approach to working within a team. Requirements - Proficiency in Accounting Software Systems - Familiarity with ADP Workforce Now - Union Experience a plus 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) .