Payroll Specialist

Payroll Specialist

LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to join a mission-driven organization in a full-time, in-office role. This position is responsible for processing payroll accurately and on time for a growing employee population.

Key Responsibilities

• Process payroll for approximately 400 employees, including biweekly and semi-monthly payrolls

• Review payroll data for accuracy and maintain payroll records

• Handle payroll adjustments, deductions, direct deposits, and year-end reporting

• Support payroll requirements, including housing allowance and tax-related considerations

• Prepare payroll reports, imports/exports, reconciliations, and journal entries

• Respond to payroll questions professionally while maintaining strict confidentiality

• Assist with benefit deductions, retirement contributions, audits, and process improvements

Ideal Candidate

• 3-5+ years of payroll processing experience required

• Experience processing complex payroll for 300+ employees preferred

• ADP payroll system experience strongly preferred

• Knowledge of payroll laws, tax reporting, deductions, and compliance

• Strong Excel, reporting, and computer skills

• Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, organization, and confidentiality

• Ability to communicate payroll information clearly to employees and leadership

• Experience with nonprofit payroll is a plus

Additional Details

• Business casual work environment

• Must be comfortable working within a faith-based, mission-focused organization

• Must pass a criminal background check

Schedule and Compensation

• Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with a 1-hour lunch

• 100% in-office position

• Permanent salary range: $70,000-$85,000, depending on experience

• Benefits include retirement contribution, health, life, disability, paid time off and more

Pay Details: $70,000.00 to $84,998.00 per year

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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.


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