Payroll Specialist

Payroll Specialist LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a growing organization to identify a Payroll Specialist who will support payroll operations and related administrative functions. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who enjoys working with numbers, ensuring accuracy, and providing excellent support to employees regarding payroll matters. This position is temp to hire and will pay between $24 and $28/hr. Responsibilities Prepare and process recurring payroll cycles in a timely and accurate manner. Audit employee timekeeping records, including regular hours, overtime, paid time off, and other payroll-related adjustments. Maintain and update payroll data while safeguarding confidential employee information. Coordinate payroll-related personnel updates such as onboarding, separations, compensation changes, benefit elections, and voluntary deductions. Research and resolve payroll questions, discrepancies, and wage-related concerns submitted by employees. Support payroll tax activities and assist with year-end payroll functions, including required reporting and tax documentation. Review payroll registers and supporting reports to ensure accuracy and assist with account reconciliations.Provide support for monthly accounting processes and other finance-related duties as needed. Stay current with applicable wage and hour regulations and help ensure payroll procedures align with company policies and legal requirements. Assist with various administrative and accounting projects to support departmental goals. Qualifications Prior experience processing payroll in a professional business environment. Strong organizational skills with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel. Ability to communicate effectively with employees and management at all levels. Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities. Ability to handle sensitive information with professionalism and discretion. Experience working with payroll software systems; familiarity with Paycor is preferred. Exposure to a high-volume or multi-employee payroll environment is a plus. Pay Details: $24.00 to $28.00 per hour 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 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr