💼 Full-Time Position

Payroll Specialist

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Robert Half Accountemps
📍 Compton, CA, United States
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Location
Compton, United States
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Posted
June 01, 2026
Type
Full-Time
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Full-Time Opportunity: This is a permanent, full-time position with a competitive package and real career growth potential.

Job Description

Description
We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to join a Contract assignment supporting a municipality in Compton, California. This role will contribute to a time-sensitive payroll initiative focused on retroactive pay updates while also assisting with day-to-day payroll operations. The ideal candidate brings strong payroll knowledge, works carefully with detailed data, and can remain effective in a high-volume environment. This is a fully onsite opportunity with an immediate start and an expected project duration through approximately the end of August.


Responsibilities:

• Perform detailed retroactive pay calculations for a large employee group and verify results before submission.

• Provide hands-on support for regular payroll cycles, including review activities and related reconciliations.

• Examine payroll changes to confirm accuracy, policy alignment, and proper employee pay treatment.

• Use the organization's payroll pla...