Payroll Specialist

Payroll Specialist

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a growing organization to identify a Payroll Specialist who will support payroll operations and related administrative functions. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who enjoys working with numbers, ensuring accuracy, and providing excellent support to employees regarding payroll matters. This position is temp to hire and will pay between $24 and $28/hr.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process recurring payroll cycles in a timely and accurate manner.
• Audit employee timekeeping records, including regular hours, overtime, paid time off, and other payroll-related adjustments.
• Maintain and update payroll data while safeguarding confidential employee information.
• Coordinate payroll-related personnel updates such as onboarding, separations, compensation changes, benefit elections, and voluntary deductions.
• Research and resolve payroll questions, discrepancies, and wage-related concerns submitted by employees.
• Support payroll tax activities and assist with year-end payroll functions, including required reporting and tax documentation.
• Review payroll registers and supporting reports to ensure accuracy and assist with account reconciliations.
• Provide support for monthly accounting processes and other finance-related duties as needed.
• Stay current with applicable wage and hour regulations and help ensure payroll procedures align with company policies and legal requirements.
• Assist with various administrative and accounting projects to support departmental goals.

Qualifications

• Prior experience processing payroll in a professional business environment.
• Strong organizational skills with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Ability to communicate effectively with employees and management at all levels.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.
• Experience working with payroll software systems; familiarity with Paycor is preferred.
• Exposure to a high-volume or multi-employee payroll environment is a plus.

If you are interested in learning more, please apply now.