Payroll Specialist

Robert Half Accountemps • Sacramento, CA, United States • Posted May 16, 2026

Location Sacramento, CA
Job Type Full-time
Category other-general
Posted May 16, 2026
Description
Job Summary:

The Payroll Specialist is responsible for processing and managing payroll operations to ensure employees are paid accurately and on time. This role supports compliance with federal, state, and local regulations while maintaining payroll records, resolving discrepancies, and assisting with reporting and audits.


Key Responsibilities:

+ Process full-cycle payroll on a weekly, biweekly, or semi-monthly basis

+ Review and validate timesheets, earnings, deductions, and payroll changes for accuracy

+ Maintain and update employee payroll records, including new hires, terminations, and status changes

+ Ensure compliance with applicable wage and hour laws, tax regulations, and company policies

+ Calculate and process bonuses, commissions, garnishments, and benefit deductions

+ Reconcile payroll reports and general ledger accounts related to payroll

+ Prepare payroll-related journal...

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