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Payroll Specialist

$30 - $36 per hour

LHH US

Job Description

Job Description

LHH is partnering with a growing and dynamic organization to hire an experienced Payroll Specialist to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys working with high-volume payroll.

This role is ideal for someone who can manage full-cycle payroll processing for a large employee population while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and a seamless payroll experience.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Process full-cycle payroll for 500+ employees on a weekly basis
  • Utilize ADP Workforce Now for payroll processing, reporting, and employee data management
  • Ensure payroll is processed accurately and in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
  • Review and audit payroll data including timekeeping, deductions, bonuses, and adjustments
  • Handle payroll-related inquiries from employees and provide timely resolution
  • Maintain payroll records and ensure proper documentation for audits
  • Collaborate with HR and Accounting teams on employee changes, onboarding, terminations, and benefits deductions
  • Support garnishments, tax filings, and regulatory reporting as needed
  • Assist with process improvements and system enhancements to increase efficiency and accuracy
Qualifications:
  • 3+ years of payroll processing experience
  • Hands-on experience with Payroll software
  • Strong understanding of payroll laws, tax regulations, and compliance requirements
  • High level of accuracy and attention to detail
  • Ability to manage deadlines and prioritize in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong communication and problem-solving skills
Why This Opportunity:
  • Join a growing organization with strong stability and long-term potential
  • Opportunity to transition into a permanent role with career growth
  • Collaborative, team-oriented environment
  • Exposure to modern payroll systems and process improvements
Pay Details: $30.00 to $36.00 per hour

Search managed by: Erin Kile

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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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
Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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