Description We are offering a long term contract employment opportunity for a Payroll Specialist in Bellevue, Washington. This role involves managing payroll operations for a considerable number of employees, ensuring the accuracy of records, and resolving payroll-related inquiries. The industry of focus is financial services, where you will regularly use tools like ADP Workforce Now and About Time. Responsibilities: • Accurately and efficiently process semi-monthly payroll for a significant number of employees • Oversee daily operations within the payroll department • Ensure all new hires are properly entered into ADP Workforce Now (Payroll), Enterprise E-Time (Time & Attendance), and the time clocks • Collaborate with managers to verify the accuracy of time records in the Time and Attendance system • Handle any issues with time clocks, coordinating with ADP or IT department as necessary • Manage workflow to secure all payroll transactions are processed accurately and on time • Validate generated reports and reconcile payroll prior to transmission • Understand and apply proper taxation of employer-paid benefits • Process year-end reporting when necessary (W-2, W-2c, etc) • Execute time and attendance processing and interface with payroll • Conduct monthly benefit billing reconciliation and create required monthly payments to benefit providers • Process and maintain W-4 tax data • Handle processing of ACA forms at year-end • Prepare payroll journal entry after each payroll run for the Accounting department • Carry out other accounting duties as directed. Requirements • Proficiency in ADP - Financial Services is necessary for the role. • Familiarity with ADP Workforce Now is required. • Experience in 401k - RRSP Administration is crucial. • Knowledge of About Time software is expected. • Ability to handle Benefit Functions effectively is a must. • Experience in managing bi-Monthly Payroll is required. • Capability to handle Payroll for 101 - 500 Employees is necessary. Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available including medical, vision, dental, life and disability insurance. Employees hired for our FTEP Program are also eligible to enroll in our company’s 401(k) or deferred compensation plan (if eligible). FTEP employees also earn paid time off for vacation, personal needs, and sick time and paid holidays. The amount of Choice Time Off (CTO) received varies based on years of service and is pro-rated based on the hours worked per week. A new FTEP employee earns up to 13 days of CTO and up to 10 paid holidays per calendar year. Learn more at roberthalfbenefits.com/Resources. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .