Payroll Specialist

Robert Half Accountemps

Full-time other-general
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Location
Houston, TX, United States
Posted
July 19, 2026

Job Description

Description
Our client is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to join their team on a contract basis through year-end, with potential for permanent hire. This is a great opportunity for a payroll professional who enjoys process improvement, system optimization, and partnering with leadership in a collaborative environment.

What You'll Do

+ Manage end-to-end payroll processing for approximately 600+ employees

+ Process multi-state, bi-weekly payroll for hourly, salaried, and commission-based employees

+ Ensure payroll tax compliance and resolve payroll tax discrepancies

+ Lead Paycom optimization and enhancement initiatives

+ Create and update SOPs, policies, and payroll documentation

+ Support benefits administration and Open Enrollment activities

+ Generate payroll reports and analytics using Excel

+ Identify process improvement opportunities and implement solutions

+ Provide HR General...