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Payroll Specialist

$50k - $52k

LHH Recruitment Solutions

This role is responsible for end-to-end payroll processing, payroll tax compliance, reconciliations, employee support, and maintaining payroll records while ensuring compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations.
Key Responsibilities

  • Process weekly, biweekly, semi-monthly, or monthly payroll for employees.
  • Review and verify timekeeping records, payroll changes, and employee deductions.
  • Calculate wages, overtime, bonuses, commissions, garnishments, and payroll adjustments.
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations.
  • Prepare, reconcile, and submit payroll tax filings.
  • Maintain employee payroll records and update payroll data as needed.
  • Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies and employee inquiries.
  • Reconcile payroll reports to the general ledger and support month-end close activities.
  • Assist with year-end payroll processing, including W-2 and other tax reporting requirements.
  • Support payroll audits and provide documentation as requested.
  • Partner with Human Resources and Finance to ensure accurate employee and compensation data.

Qualifications
  • 2+ years of payroll processing experience.
  • Experience processing payroll in a multi-state environment preferred.
  • Knowledge of payroll tax regulations and wage and hour laws.
  • Experience with payroll systems such as ADP, Workday, UKG, Paycom, Ceridian, or similar platforms.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel including formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis.

Required Skills
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
  • Ability to manage confidential information with discretion.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and meet strict deadlines.
  • Experience reconciling payroll and identifying discrepancies.
Preferred Experience
  • High-volume payroll processing.
  • Multi-state payroll and tax compliance.
  • Commission and bonus payroll calculations.
Compensation Transparency
The anticipated salary range for this Payroll Specialist position is $50,000 - $52,000 annually , depending on factors such as experience, skills, education, certifications, geographic location, and internal equity considerations. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, including bonus opportunities, where applicable.

In addition to competitive compensation, eligible employees may receive a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, a 401(k)-retirement plan with employer match, paid time off, paid holidays, and professional development opportunities.

The compensation range provided is a good faith estimate at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on qualifications and business needs.

Equal Employment Opportunity
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Reasonable Accommodation
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and employment process. Applicants who require accommodations may request assistance at any stage of the hiring process.

Pay Transparency Notice
Consistent with applicable pay transparency laws, compensation information is being provided to promote equitable hiring practices and informed career decisions. Employees and applicants will not be discriminated or retaliated against for inquiring about, discussing, or disclosing their own pay or the pay of others as permitted by law.

Equal Employment Opportunity
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Reasonable Accommodation
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and employment process. Applicants who require accommodations may request assistance at any stage of the hiring process.

Pay Transparency Notice
Consistent with applicable pay transparency laws, compensation information is being provided to promote equitable hiring practices and informed career decisions. Employees and applicants will not be discriminated or retaliated against for inquiring about, discussing, or disclosing their own pay or the pay of others as permitted by law.

Pay Details: $24.00 to $25.00 per hour

Search managed by: Jennifer Mirgoli


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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