Payroll Specialist

Robert Half · Phoenix, Arizona

FULL TIME$70,000 – $70,000 / yr

Job Description

Position: Payroll Specialist

Location

Glendale, AZ (85009) Fully Onsite

Compensation: $70K-$80K

Are you passionate about precision, numbers, and making sure everyone gets paid accurately and on time? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where your attention to detail and problem-solving skills make a real impact? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

We’re looking for a Payroll Specialist to play a key role in ensuring smooth and accurate payroll processing for our client's valued employees. This is more than just a job—it’s a chance to be part of a collaborative, supportive team that values integrity, accuracy, and continuous improvement with a runway for career progression and leadership!

Key Responsibilities

Process weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, and year-end payroll for exempt and non-exempt employees.

Review timesheets and wage computations to identify and resolve discrepancies

Verify attendance, hours worked, and pay adjustments

Issue accurate and timely paychecks and pay stubs

Calculate wages, deductions, and retroactive pay adjustments

Input RO’s weekly and generate monthly commission checks

Track employee leave (vacation, personal, sick time)

Assign hours to appropriate jobs and adjust wage rates as needed

Calculate and submit payroll and unemployment taxes to federal and state agencies

Prepare and submit weekly certified payroll reports; maintain job logs

Generate and distribute annual W-2 forms

Provide guidance to employees and managers on payroll, tax, benefits, and garnishments

Support Payroll Manager with benefits, reports and general ledger reconciliations

Stay current on payroll-related laws and regulations

Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal requirements (e.g., workers comp, garnishments)

Interpret payroll policies and resolve employee inquiries

Requirements

3+ years of hands-on payroll processing experience

Certified Payroll experience a plus

Strong attention to detail and demonstrated accuracy in processing/reporting

Ability to pass background check, drug screen, and credit check

*This is an on-site role and does not allow hybrid or remote flexibility*

Interested candidates email resume to: Natalie.arnolde@roberthalf.com with the subject line "Payroll Specialist - South Glendale"

Company	Robert Half
Location	Phoenix, Arizona
Type	FULL TIME
Niche	Payroll clerks
Salary	$70,000 – $70,000 / yr

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