Description We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join our team in San Mateo, California. This role involves managing payroll operations across multiple business units, ensuring accuracy and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in payroll systems, benefit administration, and maintaining California Payroll laws and confidentiality. Responsibilities: • Process weekly and bi-weekly payrolls for hourly and salaried employees across multiple states. • Maintain and update employee payroll and HR records with accuracy and confidentiality. • Manage employee changes, including wage garnishments and benefit requests, in payroll systems. • Conduct audits and reconciliations to ensure precise payroll processing. • Coordinate with service providers to ensure timely filing and funding of federal, state, and local taxes. • Administer benefit programs, including monthly reconciliations and tracking benefit time logs. • Prepare and submit required payroll reports. • Act as a liaison with external benefits providers, including health, dental, vision, and retirement plans. • Safeguard and organize payroll-related documentation to maintain compliance. • Perform periodic audits of HR files, ensuring all required documents are properly filed. Requirements • Minimum of 5 years of experience in payroll administration. • Proficiency with ADP Workforce Now and other ADP payroll systems. • Strong knowledge of multi-state payroll processes and payroll laws. • Experience with bi-weekly and weekly payroll cycles. • Ability to handle sensitive information with integrity and confidentiality. • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. • Understanding of California Payroll laws. • Strong communication skills for collaborating with service providers and internal teams. 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) .