Payroll Specialist

Payroll Specialist

LHH Recruitment is working with a company near Scottsdale who is in search of a payroll specialist. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented payroll professional to manage high-volume, multi-state payroll operations for a workforce of over 1,000 employees. The hourly rate is between $28/hr-$32/hr.

What You'll Do

• Process bi-weekly payroll for 1,000+ employees across multiple states.
• Ensure payroll is processed accurately and on schedule while maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Audit payroll data, including timecards, earnings, deductions, garnishments, and tax withholdings.
• Process new hires, terminations, pay rate changes, bonuses, commissions, and retroactive pay adjustments.
• Maintain payroll records and employee files while ensuring confidentiality.
• Reconcile payroll prior to transmission and resolve payroll discrepancies.
• Respond to employee payroll questions regarding paychecks, deductions, taxes, PTO, and direct deposits.
• Process wage garnishments, child support orders, levies, and other payroll deductions.
• Assist with year-end payroll activities, including W-2 preparation and payroll audits.
• Partner with HR, Accounting, and management to ensure accurate employee and payroll data.
• Assist with payroll reporting, reconciliations, and process improvements.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of payroll processing experience.
• Experience processing multi-state payroll for 1,000+ employees is required.
• UKG experience is strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of payroll laws, tax regulations, garnishments, and compliance requirements.
• Experience with payroll reconciliations and reporting.
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas and data manipulation.
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality while working in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPP certification is a plus.
• Experience working with HRIS systems and timekeeping platforms.
• Experience supporting audits and year-end payroll processing.