Payroll Specialist

Senior Payroll Specialist

LHH is seeking an experienced Senior Payroll Specialist for a growing professional services organization to oversee accurate, timely, and compliant payroll operations for a multi-state workforce. This role serves as the organization's payroll subject matter expert, managing day-to-day payroll administration while driving process improvements, compliance initiatives, and payroll system optimization. The anticipated salary for this role is between $100,000-$140,000 a year.

Responsibilities:

• Process semi-monthly payroll for employees and leadership personnel, including specialized compensation distributions
• Maintain and manage payroll data within ADP Workforce Now or a similar payroll platform
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations, including multi-state tax and wage requirements
• Serve as the primary contact for payroll-related inquiries, investigations, and issue resolution
• Conduct payroll onboarding and orientation for new employees, including timekeeping and pay practices
• Partner with HR and Finance leadership to identify payroll compliance risks and recommend solutions
• Lead payroll-related projects such as system upgrades, integrations, and vendor transitions
• Evaluate and improve payroll processes through automation, workflow enhancements, and operational efficiencies
• Maintain payroll system configurations to align with current policies and compliance standards
• Prepare recurring and ad hoc payroll reports related to earnings, deductions, taxes, and benefit contributions
• Coordinate timely remittance of retirement and benefit-related deductions in compliance with applicable regulations
• Support financial reconciliations and assist with reporting functions as needed
• Complete employment verifications and payroll-related compliance documentation
• Maintain payroll resources and self-service information for employees
• Handle all payroll and personal information with a high level of confidentiality and professionalism

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of progressive payroll experience in a multi-state environment
• Strong knowledge of payroll regulations, wage and hour compliance, and payroll best practices
• Experience within a professional services environment preferred
• CPP certification required
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field preferred
• Advanced proficiency with ADP Workforce Now or similar payroll systems
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work across all levels of an organization
• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion

Benefits:

• Medical, dental and vision
• 401(k)
• Life insurance
• FSA/HSA
• Disability insurance
• Family care plans
• Professional development programs
• Mental health benefits program
• Hybrid work schedule

Pay Details: $100,000.00 to $140,000.00 per year

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