Payroll Specialist

Payroll Administrator

LHH Recruitment is partnering with a company in Scottsdale who is looking to add a payroll administrator to their team. This role is Monday-Friday, fully onsite for the first 90 days at last. The hourly rate is between $28/hr-$32/hr.

This role will support high-volume, multi-state payroll operations and requires someone who is highly detail-oriented, organized, and advanced in Excel.

Responsibilities

• Process multi-state payroll accurately and on schedule
• Review payroll data for accuracy, compliance, and discrepancies
• Maintain payroll records and employee information
• Handle payroll-related inquiries from employees and management
• Assist with payroll reporting, audits, and reconciliations
• Utilize advanced Excel functions to analyze and manage payroll data
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and company payroll regulations
• Collaborate with HR and Accounting teams as needed

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of recent multi-state payroll experience
• Strong Excel skills required, including:
• VLOOKUPs
• SUMIFs
• Data reconciliation and reporting
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Experience with payroll systems and timekeeping software preferred