Payroll Clerk

Robert Half Accountemps

Full-time other-general
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Location
Houston, TX, United States
Posted
July 08, 2026

Job Description

Description
Interim Payroll Specialist (3–5 Month Contract)

Our client is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to provide interim support during a critical payroll transition. This role will bridge a 3–5 month gap created by a team resignation and the planned migration of U.S. payroll operations to a UK-based team. The ideal candidate will be able to step in quickly, maintain payroll continuity, support a recently implemented system, and help minimize disruption during the transition.

Responsibilities

+ Process weekly payroll for a contingent workforce of approximately 120–250 contractors, depending on payroll cycle volume.

+ Manage full-cycle payroll activities, including new hires, off-cycle payrolls (baby batches), payroll adjustments, and payroll reconciliations.

+ Handle garnishments, child support orders, unemployment claims, and other payroll-related compliance matters.

+ Ensure accurate payroll processing across mul...