Payroll Specialist

Full-Time Engagement Professionals are full-time Robert Half employees hired and retained by us to loan out to clients for their strategic and mission-critical projects and initiatives. As a Full-Time Engagement Professional, you are a crucial part of our business and our clients’ success. We provide our clients with a “learn it, do it, train it” model for interim staffing needs, and specialized talent for projects. You will gain a variety of experience by completing multiple client engagements, expanding your network and skills.

Responsibilities:

• Participate in client meetings and project discussions to qualify fit for each potential engagement
• Accept a variety of different engagements with enthusiasm and complete daily work to client standards
• Projects may include merger/acquisition integration, system conversion, year-end/audit support, leave of absence coverage, interim support due to turnover, process improvements, and more
• Projects vary in duration (minimum of 2 months) and are 6-9 months on average
• Assist clients with process documentation and train employees on tasks
• Communicate frequently with Robert Half Talent Manager related to project/client updates, including additional business opportunities for the company, project status updates, and successes with the client
• Participate in quarterly “Career Connection” events, practice group roundtables, and other training & development opportunities

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in payroll
• Knowledge of multiple systems & industries
• Experience with union payroll, prevailing wages, and/or certified payroll reporting a plus
• Ability to hit the ground running and an openness to new ideas
• Desire to grow your skillset while supporting clients with their project work
• Intermediate or advanced knowledge of Excel
• Strong communication skills and an ability to build rapport with clients and colleagues quickly