Hybrid Payroll Analyst – Multi-State & Audits (Portland)

LHH Recruitment Solutions; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions in Portland, OR, is seeking a Payroll Analyst for a long-term contract hybrid role (3 days onsite per week). You’ll manage biweekly payroll for salaried staff across multiple states and support audits and reporting.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of payroll processing, multi-state experience, strong Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP), and familiarity with UKG or similar systems. A CPP or FPC is a plus, and a related degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of payroll processing experience.
• Experience processing payroll for 500+ employees.
• Multi-state payroll experience required.
• Strong Excel skills including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPs.
• Experience with UKG or similar payroll systems preferred.
• CPP or FPC certification is a plus.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, HR, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process biweekly payroll for a large employee population, primarily salaried employees.
• Administer multi-state payroll, garnishments, deductions, and payroll adjustments.
• Support payroll audits and union-related reporting requirements.
• Perform payroll audits and reconciliations to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Research and resolve payroll discrepancies and employee inquiries.
• Generate payroll reports using Excel and reporting tools.
• Support payroll tax reconciliation efforts and respond to tax notices.
• Collaborate with HR, Accounting, IT, and other internal stakeholders on payroll.

Skills

Payroll processing

Multi-state payroll

Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP)

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree (Accounting/Finance/HR/Business)

Tools

UKG

Job description

LHH Recruitment Solutions in Portland, OR, is seeking a Payroll Analyst for a long-term contract hybrid role (3 days onsite per week). You’ll manage biweekly payroll for salaried staff across multiple states and support audits and reporting.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of payroll processing, multi-state experience, strong Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP), and familiarity with UKG or similar systems. A CPP or FPC is a plus, and a related degree is preferred.