Multistate Payroll Specialist — Union & High-Volume

LHH; Lake Oswego (OR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH is partnering with a well-established construction services organization in the western United States to recruit a payroll specialist onsite in Lake Oswego, Oregon. The role focuses on processing high-volume, multi-state payroll with accuracy, compliance, and strong employee support.

You will manage weekly payroll for about 1,300 employees, handle data audits, union payroll requirements, and contribute to process improvements.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of payroll experience.
• Experience processing high-volume, multi-state payroll.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly payroll for approximately 1,300 employees across multiple states.
• Audit and verify payroll data, timekeeping records, and employee information for accuracy.
• Support payroll operations involving multiple collective bargaining agreements and union payroll requirements.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations.
• Reconcile payroll discrepancies and resolve employee payroll inquiries.
• Generate payroll reports and assist with payroll audits and compliance reporting.
• Maintain confidentiality of employee records and sensitive information.
• Partner with payroll leadership to meet weekly deadlines and support continuous process improvements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Discretion with confidential info

Tools

Dayforce

Microsoft Excel

Job description

LHH is partnering with a well-established construction services organization in the western United States to recruit a payroll specialist onsite in Lake Oswego, Oregon. The role focuses on processing high-volume, multi-state payroll with accuracy, compliance, and strong employee support.

You will manage weekly payroll for about 1,300 employees, handle data audits, union payroll requirements, and contribute to process improvements.