Payroll Specialist

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a growing organization to identify a Payroll Specialist who will support payroll operations and related administrative functions. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who enjoys working with numbers, ensuring accuracy, and providing excellent support to employees regarding payroll matters. This position is temp to hire and will pay between $24 and $28/hr. Responsibilities Prepare and process recurring payroll cycles in a timely and accurate manner. Audit employee timekeeping records, including regular hours, overtime, paid time off, and other payroll-related adjustments. Maintain and update payroll data while safeguarding confidential employee information. Coordinate payroll-related personnel updates such as onboarding, separations, compensation changes, benefit elections, and voluntary deductions. Research and resolve payroll questions, discrepancies, and wage-related concerns submitted by employees. Support payroll tax activities and assist with year-end payroll functions, including required reporting and tax documentation. Review payroll registers and supporting reports to ensure accuracy and assist with account reconciliations. Provide support for monthly accounting processes and other finance-related duties as needed. Stay current with applicable wage and hour regulations and help ensure payroll procedures align with company policies and legal requirements. Assist with various administrative and accounting projects to support departmental goals. Qualifications Prior experience processing payroll in a professional business environment. Strong organizational skills with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel. Ability to communicate effectively with employees and management at all levels. Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities. Ability to handle sensitive information with professionalism and discretion. Experience working with payroll software systems; familiarity with Paycor is preferred. Exposure to a high-volume or multi-employee payroll environment is a plus. #J-18808-Ljbffr