Payroll Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking in a detail-oriented and organized Payroll Coordinator to support end-to-end payroll operations for a growing organization in Phoenix, AZ we are partnered with for their hiring needs. The Payroll Coordinator will ensure employees are paid accurately and on time while maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations. This role serves as a key point of contact for payroll-related inquiries and works closely with Human Resources, Finance, and employees to resolve payroll issues and maintain accurate payroll records.

Essential Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly, semi-monthly, or weekly payroll for employees in accordance with company policies and payroll schedules.
• Review and validate employee timecards, attendance records, and payroll changes prior to payroll processing.
• Maintain payroll records, earnings, deductions, garnishments, bonuses, commissions, and benefit elections.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations and reporting requirements.
• Research and resolve payroll discrepancies, employee inquiries, and paycheck-related concerns.
• Coordinate payroll data updates related to new hires, terminations, promotions, pay changes, and benefit deductions.
• Reconcile payroll reports and assist with month-end and year-end payroll activities.
• Support preparation and distribution of W-2s and other payroll-related tax documents.
• Maintain confidentiality of employee compensation and personal information.
• Assist with payroll audits and provide documentation as requested.
• Generate payroll reports and workforce analytics for management review.
• Partner with HR and Finance to improve payroll processes and ensure data accuracy.

Qualifications

Required

• Minimum 3 years of payroll processing experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong knowledge of payroll practices, wage and hour laws, tax withholding requirements, and garnishments.
• Experience with payroll systems such as ADP, Paychex, UKG, Workday, Ceridian, or similar platforms.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including formulas, VLOOKUPs, and data reconciliation.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet strict deadlines.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

If you meet the minimum requirements apply now!

Pay Details: $26.00 to $30.00 per hour

Search managed by: Morgan Ross

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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• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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