Payroll Specialist

Position Overview

We are seeking a skilled Payroll Specialist to manage payroll activities for a workforce spanning multiple states, based in Shreveport, Louisiana. This role is key in ensuring precise and timely salary disbursements, compliance with regulations, and acting as a reliable point of contact for employee payroll inquiries. The successful candidate will bring solid expertise in full payroll cycles, payroll taxation, and data accuracy within a dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle comprehensive payroll processing for approximately 300 employees across multiple states, guaranteeing timely and accurate payments.
• Carefully verify payroll information prior to final approval, detecting and resolving discrepancies to uphold data integrity.
• Manage changes affecting employee pay and employment status including hiring, terminations, incentives, and other compensation modifications.
• Oversee payroll deductions and withholdings such as benefits, retirement plans, and garnishments ensuring legal and plan compliance.
• Maintain systematic payroll records and ensure adherence to company policies and wage and hour laws.
• Reconcile payroll accounts and analyze reports to swiftly identify and correct discrepancies.
• Support quarterly and annual payroll closing processes including year-end reconciliations and tax document preparation.
• Address employee inquiries regarding pay, tax choices, direct deposit, and payroll processes with professionalism.
• Collaborate with Human Resources and Accounting departments to keep employee and compensation data accurate across systems.
• Assist in audit preparations by supplying payroll documentation and help improve payroll procedures, controls, and processes.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Minimum of three years' experience in payroll roles, including direct responsibility for administering multi-state payrolls.
• Demonstrated experience managing full payroll cycles for organizations with 101 to 500 employees.
• Proficiency using ADP Workforce Now, ADP TotalSource, or similar ADP platforms.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations and reporting standards.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, including use of VLOOKUP and pivot tables.
• Understanding payroll reconciliation and related accounting entries.
• High attention to detail, discretion with confidential data, and effective problem-solving skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field is preferred; certification as a Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) is advantageous.

Additional Information

Robert Half is a leading talent solutions firm connecting qualified candidates to opportunities across various sectors including finance, accounting, technology, marketing, legal, and administrative roles. All U.S. applicants must be authorized to work legally in the United States.

Contract and temporary employees have access to benefits such as medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance, along with eligibility for participation in the company's 401(k) plan.

Robert Half is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply.