Payroll Specialist

Robert Half Accountemps • San Mateo, CA • Posted June 02, 2026

About the Role

Description
Full-Time Engagement Professional (FTEP) – Payroll Specialist


Position Summary:

We are seeking a Full-Time Engagement Professional (FTEP) with strong end-to-end payroll experience to support client projects and interim needs. This role is ideal for a payroll professional who has processed high-volume, multi-state payroll and can quickly adapt to new environments while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery.


Key Responsibilities:

+ Process high-volume payroll for up to 4,500 employees across multiple pay cycles

+ Manage multi-state payroll with specific experience handling Quick Pay requirements in California, Colorado, and Oregon

+ Administer payroll activities in ADP Workforce Now (WFN), including audits, maintenance, reporting, and issue resolution

+ Review and validate payroll data for accuracy, including earnings, deductions, taxes, garnishments, and benefit withholdings

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