Onsite Bellevue Payroll Specialist — Prevailing Wage

LHH; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 94,558,000 - 108,886,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Consistent Schedule

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Flexible Spending Accounts

Company-Paid Life Insurance

Retirement Savings

Professional Development

Free parking

Job summary

LHH is partnering with an established company to hire a Payroll Specialist in Bellevue, WA. The role requires strong knowledge of prevailing wage processes and at least five years of payroll experience, with collaboration across departments and responsive employee inquiries.

You will manage semi-monthly, multi-state payroll, compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, and payroll audits. A bachelor’s degree is preferred, and advanced Excel skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• Five or more years of payroll experience required.
• Experience processing multi-state payroll and prevailing wage.
• Strong knowledge of payroll taxes, payroll accounting, and employment law compliance.
• Advanced Excel and reporting skills.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Process semi-monthly, multi-state payroll for employees.
• Administer prevailing wage payroll, including certified payroll reporting, wage determinations, fringe benefits, compliance tracking, and audits.
• Maintain payroll records, general ledger accuracy, and employee payroll data.
• Handle garnishments, reimbursement payments, benefit deductions, and 401(k) administration.
• Perform payroll audits, generate reports, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Support employee inquiries related to payroll, benefits, and onboarding.
• Assist with HR compliance, employee relations, and process improvements.

Skills

Payroll processing

Prevailing wage

Multi-state payroll

Excel

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

LHH is partnering with an established company to hire a Payroll Specialist in Bellevue, WA. The role requires strong knowledge of prevailing wage processes and at least five years of payroll experience, with collaboration across departments and responsive employee inquiries.

You will manage semi-monthly, multi-state payroll, compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, and payroll audits. A bachelor’s degree is preferred, and advanced Excel skills are a plus.