Payroll Specialist

Payroll Specialist

LHH Recruitment Solutions is working with a client in the construction industry to identify an experienced Payroll Specialist for a contract opportunity in the North Cincinnati area. This position will support a large, multi-state workforce and will be responsible for certified payroll reporting, payroll accuracy, and compliance.

We are looking for someone who can step into a fast-paced payroll environment and brings previous certified payroll and construction industry experience. The contract may have the potential to extend based on business needs and performance.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and process certified payroll reporting for construction projects while maintaining compliance with applicable wage requirements
• Support payroll activities for a workforce of more than 1,000 employees across multiple states
• Review employee hours, job classifications, pay rates, deductions, and adjustments for accuracy
• Maintain organized payroll records and provide documentation for audits and reporting requests
• Research and assist with resolving payroll discrepancies and employee payroll issues
• Partner with payroll, accounting, HR, and operational teams to support accurate and timely payroll processing

Qualifications:

• At least 3 years of payroll experience required
• Previous construction payroll experience required
• Experience supporting payroll for a large employee population, ideally 1,000+ employees
• Prior multi-state payroll experience
• Strong knowledge of payroll compliance, wage reporting, and related payroll requirements
• Union payroll experience is highly preferred
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage deadlines and high-volume workloads
• Effective communication and problem-solving skills