Payroll Specialist
Robert Half
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Upland, CA · Posted November 7, 2026
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Pay compared with the market
This listing does not state pay. Across 82 open payroll specialist listings that state pay, the middle half runs $55,000 to $75,000 and the median is $66,500.
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About the job
We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to support payroll operations for a local government organization in Upland, California. This is a Contract position suited for someone who can manage complex payroll activities with accuracy, discretion, and strong...