$28 - $33 per hour
as Timekeeper. You will be responsible for maintaining accurate employee time and attendance records to support timely and accurate payroll processing. This is an important role on the payroll team as Timekeepers ensure…
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Payroll Specialist jobs in Las Vegas, NV
Payroll specialists make sure people are paid correctly and on time. They process pay runs, handle deductions, and keep payroll compliant with federal, state, and local requirements.
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$22–$43/hr
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$64k
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Vaco is working with a client in Las Vegas, NV who needs a GL Accountant to join their growing team. The GL Accountant will perform journal entries, perform balance sheet account reconciliations, support multi-entity fin…
platform to deliver faster, more seamless outcomes for our customers. Libra Solutions is seeking a talented and experienced Payroll Specialist to report directly to the Payroll Manager. The Payroll Specialist will contri…
The Certified Payroll Administrator will provide services to support projects requiring certified payroll and prevailing wages within region/business unit. Maintain electronic certified payroll compliance system and assi…
$147k - $273k
Summary The role is responsible for facilitating a strategy and structure to deliver accurate, timely and innovative global payroll service, with a focus on superior service experience to Aristocrat group employees. The…
$35 per hour
Randstad has partnered with a global leader in the gaming and lottery technology industry to identify a skilled US Payroll Specialist to join their dynamic HR Operations team. Our client is known for delivering high-stan…
LV Petroleum - Payroll Tax Specialist Payroll Tax Specialist Position Summary The Payroll Tax Specialist is responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely administration of all payroll tax activities across the organiz…
Challenging and rewarding work environment Job Description: This position is part of the team responsible for processing the payroll for Nevada's largest healthcare provider, The Valley Health System, a Universal Health…
Payroll Specialist JOB-10047173 Anticipated Start Date August 24, 2026 Location Appleton, WI Type of Employment Contract Employer Info The Company began its journey delivering successful industrial construction and prefa…
Staffmax is aiding a client in the hire of a temporary Payroll Clerk for a 1-3 month term. This is a Monday to Friday, day shift position located in Las Vegas. Duties: Performing data entry and reconciling timecards Proc…
Short Description We’re hiring a U.S. Payroll Specialist III to join our growing payroll team in Las Vegas, Reno, Chicago or Austin. This role will support payroll operations for a large, multi-state employee population…
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Vegas. We are recruiting for a community-minded Accountant/Full Charge Bookkeeper to own their financial operations, compliance, and payroll. This is a uniquely blended, hands-on role. You will manage high-level accounti…
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What payroll specialists earn in Las Vegas
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $22–$28 | $45k–$58k |
| Mid level | $26–$35 | $55k–$72k |
| Senior | $34–$43 | $70k–$90k |
National ranges — pay in Las Vegas typically tracks these.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
Payroll processingADP, Paychex, or WorkdayMulti-state payroll taxWage and hour complianceGarnishments and deductionsBenefits administration basicsExcelDiscretion and confidentialityAccuracy under deadlines
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
Walk me through a full payroll cycle you have run.
Cover collecting time data, validating changes, processing, review, and post-run reporting. Emphasize your checks before anything is finalized.
How do you handle a payroll error after employees have been paid?
Show urgency and correctness: quantify the error, follow the legal rules for corrections, communicate honestly with those affected, and fix the root cause.
What experience do you have with multi-state payroll?
Name the states and the wrinkles you managed, such as local taxes, differing overtime rules, or remote-worker registrations.
How do you process garnishments and other involuntary deductions?
Show you know the order of priority, response deadlines, and the documentation trail, and that you treat these with strict confidentiality.
Which payroll systems have you used, and have you been through a conversion?
Name the platforms and your depth in each. Conversion or implementation experience is a strong differentiator worth detailing.
How do you keep payroll data confidential?
Mention access controls, clean-desk habits, and declining to discuss compensation outside proper channels, even under social pressure.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For payroll specialists specifically — generic advice costs you here
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State the payroll size you ran: employee count, pay frequencies, and number of states or entities.
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Quantify accuracy, such as error rates or consecutive on-time pay runs, since that is the core promise of the role.
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Name your platforms exactly — ADP Workforce Now, Paychex Flex, Workday, Gusto — as job posts filter on them.
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Include compliance wins, like clean payroll tax filings, resolved agency notices, or year-end W-2 cycles delivered without corrections.
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List certifications such as FPC or CPP; they carry real weight in payroll hiring.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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Payroll Clerk
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Payroll Specialist
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Senior Payroll Specialist
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Payroll Manager
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