Payroll Specialist

Payroll Specialist

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with our Cincinnati-area client to find a Payroll Specialist for an immediate contract-to-hire opportunity. If you have payroll experience, strong attention to detail, and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, this could be an excellent opportunity to grow your career with a stable and supportive organization.

Pay: $25.00 to $28.00 per hour

Schedule: First Shift, Monday through Friday

Location: Cincinnati, Ohio

Position Type: Contract-to-Hire

The Payroll Specialist will be responsible for processing payroll accurately and efficiently while maintaining employee records, ensuring compliance with payroll regulations, and providing support for payroll-related inquiries.

Responsibilities

Process payroll accurately and on time for employees

Review and verify employee time records, attendance, overtime, and payroll adjustments

Maintain and update employee payroll information while ensuring confidentiality

Process new hires, terminations, wage changes, benefits deductions, and other personnel updates

Respond to employee payroll questions and resolve discrepancies promptly

Assist with payroll tax reporting and year-end payroll functions, including W-2 preparation

Reconcile payroll reports and assist with accounting support functions as needed

Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations

Generate payroll reports and assist with audits and recordkeeping

Perform additional payroll and administrative duties as assigned

Qualifications

Previous payroll processing experience required

Strong attention to detail and accuracy

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications

Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills

Ability to manage confidential employee information with discretion

Experience with payroll software such as Paycor, ADP, UKG, or similar platforms preferred

Accounting or bookkeeping experience is a plus

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

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