Description We are looking for a skilled Payroll/HR Specialist to manage payroll operations and provide comprehensive human resources support for a dynamic executive aviation company. This role involves processing payroll for a multi-state workforce, ensuring compliance with labor laws, and maintaining accuracy in employee records and benefits administration. The ideal candidate will excel in detail-oriented tasks, possess expertise in Paylocity, and demonstrate the ability to support a mobile workforce, including flight crews operating across various jurisdictions. Responsibilities: • Process bi-weekly payroll for approximately 145 employees across multiple states using Paylocity. • Ensure accurate entry of payroll data, including pay changes, deductions, bonuses, and other adjustments. • Administer garnishments, levies, and deductions while ensuring compliance with applicable laws. • Oversee multi-state payroll operations and ensure adherence to state and local tax regulations. • Manage payroll tax calculations and filings, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. • Stay updated on federal, state, and local employment regulations, particularly California labor laws. • Coordinate employee onboarding processes, including paperwork completion, system setup, and orientation. • Administer employee benefits programs such as health, dental, vision, and retirement plans. • Maintain accurate and confidential employee records and resolve benefits-related inquiries. • Collaborate with management to align HR processes with operational needs of a mobile workforce. Requirements • Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in payroll and HR functions, preferably within aviation, transportation, or multi-state environments. • Proficiency in Paylocity and QuickBooks software is required. • Strong understanding of multi-state payroll processing and payroll tax regulations. • Familiarity with California labor laws, including wage/hour regulations and overtime requirements. • Experience managing payroll for organizations with over 100 employees. • High level of accuracy and attention to detail in data entry and payroll calculations. • Ability to handle sensitive information with utmost confidentiality. • Excellent organizational, analytical, and time-management skills with the ability to meet multiple deadlines. 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) .