Certified Payroll Specialist

Lee Hecht Harrison Nederland B.V.; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

Short-term disability

Commuter benefits

401K plan

Job summary

Lee Hecht Harrison Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a reputable construction organization in Cincinnati, OH to identify a Certified Payroll Specialist for a contract opportunity. This role supports certified payroll processing for a 1,000+ employee, multi-state workforce and involves collaboration across payroll, accounting, HR, and project management teams.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of certified payroll experience, construction payroll exposure, and a strong grasp of

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of certified payroll experience.
• Experience processing payroll for 1,000+ employees.
• Construction payroll experience required.
• Multi-state payroll experience required.
• Strong understanding of payroll compliance and wage reporting.
• Experience with union payroll is preferred but not required.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Process and prepare certified payroll reports for construction projects while ensuring compliance with wage and reporting requirements.
• Support payroll administration for a large employee population across multiple states.
• Review and validate hours, job classifications, wage rates, deductions, and payroll adjustments for accuracy.
• Maintain payroll records and assist with audits and compliance documentation.
• Collaborate with payroll, accounting, HR, and project management to resolve payroll-related issues and ensure timely processing.

Skills

Certified payroll

Payroll compliance

Multi-state payroll

Attention to detail

Union payroll (preferred)

Job description

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a reputable construction industry organization on the north side of Cincinnati, Ohio to identify an experienced Certified Payroll Specialist for a contract opportunity. This position will play a key role in ensuring accurate and compliant payroll processing in a fast-paced, multi-state construction environment. The assignment is expected to begin as a contract role with the potential for extension based on business needs and performance.

Responsibilities

• Process and prepare certified payroll reports for construction projects while ensuring compliance with applicable wage and reporting requirements

• Support payroll administration for a large employee population of 1,000+ employees across multiple states

• Review and validate employee hours, job classifications, wage rates, deductions, and payroll adjustments for accuracy

• Maintain payroll records and assist with audits, reporting requests, and compliance documentation

• Collaborate with internal teams including payroll, accounting, HR, and project management to resolve payroll-related issues and ensure timely processing

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of certified payroll experience required

• Previous construction payroll experience required

• Experience processing payroll for 1,000+ employees

• Multi-state payroll experience required

• Strong understanding of payroll compliance, wage reporting, and payroll regulations

• Experience with union payroll is highly preferred but not required

• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Pay Details: $25.00 to $32.00 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.

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• short-term disability
• additional voluntary benefits
• EAP program
• commuter benefits
• 401K plan

• Paid Sick Leave
• any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law
• Holiday pay

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.