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Payroll Specialist

$29 - $32 per hour

LHH

Payroll Specialist

A client is seeking a Payroll Specialist to join their corporate team in Glen Allen, VA. This is a permanent, direct hire opportunity supporting a high-volume, multi-state payroll operation in a fast-paced environment.

Schedule & Work Environment
  • Hybrid: Work from home Monday & Friday; in-office TuesdayThursday (flexible based on payroll cycles)

  • Hours: Choose 8 working hours between 8:00 AM 5:30 PM

Key Responsibilities
  • Process semi-monthly and bi-weekly payroll for ~1,500 employees across 20+ states

  • Manage payroll for hourly, salaried, and commissioned employees across multiple pay groups

  • Maintain and update employee data: new hires, terminations, salary changes, tax updates, deductions, PTO

  • Partner with third-party provider to ensure payroll tax compliance and reporting

  • Transmit 401(k) contributions and support benefit deductions

  • Prepare payroll reports (earnings, taxes, deductions, etc.)

  • Support year-end processing (W-2s) and reconciliations

  • Maintain accurate payroll records and ensure data confidentiality

  • Assist with audits, tax notices, and system updates

Qualifications
  • Associate's degree in accounting, Business, or related field

  • 3+ years of multi-state payroll experience (high-volume strongly preferred)

  • Experience processing payroll for 1,000+ employees

  • Exposure to payroll systems such as Workday, UKG (UltiPro), or similar

  • Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills

  • Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities

  • Excellent communication and organizational skills

  • CPP or FPC certification a plus

Pay Details: $29.00 to $32.00 per hour Search managed by: Cynthia Morris Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Military connected talent encouraged to apply To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: The California Fair Chance Act Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance Military connected talent encouraged to apply Ref: US_EN_27_814472_3125899

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