Description We are looking for an experienced Payroll & Benefits Specialist to join our client's team in Memphis, Tennessee. This role requires a detail-oriented individual to ensure accurate payroll processing and effective benefits administration, while maintaining compliance with company policies and regulations. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment and demonstrate exceptional organizational and communication skills. Responsibilities: • Process payroll updates, including new hires, terminations, and pay rate changes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies and legal requirements. • Collaborate with the Payroll Manager to audit payroll data, verifying adjustments, deductions, and transactions for accuracy. • Manage garnishments and other specialized payroll deductions, ensuring proper tracking and adherence to regulations. • Maintain and validate employee vacation and personal time off balances, ensuring accurate records. • Coordinate efforts between payroll and human resources teams to streamline processes and ensure consistency. • Assist the Benefits Specialist with 401(k) plan administration, including processing transactions, responding to inquiries, and managing enrollment changes. • Ensure timely and accurate entry of employee changes, while reviewing for proper authorization and compliance with regulations. • Prepare and maintain detailed payroll records and reports, collaborating with accounting and finance teams to ensure accuracy. • Support year-end tasks such as preparing W-2 and 1095-C forms, as well as compliance reporting. • Deliver excellent customer service to vendors, departments, peers, and management, addressing inquiries and resolving issues promptly. Requirements • Proven experience in full-cycle payroll processing, including multi-state payroll. • Familiarity with payroll systems such as ADP Workforce Now or similar platforms. • Strong knowledge of payroll regulations and compliance requirements for federal, state, and local levels. • Experience with benefits administration and coordination, including 401(k) plans. • Ability to manage payroll for organizations with 101-500 employees. • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in all payroll and benefits tasks. • Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with teams and address employee inquiries. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, for record-keeping and reporting purposes. 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) and Privacy Notice (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/privacy) .