Certified Payroll Specialist

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a reputable construction industry organization on the north side of Cincinnati, Ohio to identify an experienced Certified Payroll Specialist for a contract opportunity. This position will play a key role in ensuring accurate and compliant payroll processing in a fast-paced, multi-state construction environment. The assignment is expected to begin as a contract role with the potential for extension based on business needs and performance.

Responsibilities

• Process and prepare certified payroll reports for construction projects while ensuring compliance with applicable wage and reporting requirements
  
• Support payroll administration for a large employee population of 1,000+ employees across multiple states
  
• Review and validate employee hours, job classifications, wage rates, deductions, and payroll adjustments for accuracy
  
• Maintain payroll records and assist with audits, reporting requests, and compliance documentation
  
• Collaborate with internal teams including payroll, accounting, HR, and project management to resolve payroll-related issues and ensure timely processing
  

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of certified payroll experience required
  
• Previous construction payroll experience required
  
• Experience processing payroll for 1,000+ employees
  
• Multi-state payroll experience required
  

• Strong understanding of payroll compliance, wage reporting, and payroll regulations
  
• Experience with union payroll is highly preferred but not required
  
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  

Pay Details: $25.00 to $32.00 per hour

Search managed by: Jessica Robbins


Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.


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