💼 Full-Time Position

Payroll Specialist

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Robert Half Accountemps
📍 Santa Barbara, CA, United States
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Location
Santa Barbara, United States
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Posted
May 02, 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 detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join our team in Santa Barbara, California on a contract basis with the potential for a permanent position. This role is ideal for someone who can manage payroll operations with accuracy, maintain compliance across multiple states, and support employees through timely and reliable pay processing. The successful candidate will bring strong knowledge of payroll systems, tax requirements, and high-volume payroll administration in a fast-paced environment.


Responsibilities:

• Administer end-to-end payroll processing for a large employee population, ensuring wages are calculated accurately and delivered on schedule.

• Manage payroll activities while applying current federal, state, and local regulations to maintain compliance.

• Review employee time records for completeness and accuracy, following up on discrepancies before payroll is finalized.

• Process bi-monthly ...