Part-Time Payroll Specialist

LHH; Florence (KY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

LHH is seeking a part-time Payroll Specialist to join our client in Northern Kentucky. The role supports a multi-state, multi-location workforce of about 500 employees and requires on-site work in Florence, KY.

The ideal candidate has ADP payroll experience and a strong understanding of payroll regulations. Responsibilities include full-cycle payroll processing, timekeeping reconciliation, and maintaining payroll records.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of payroll processing experience in a multi-state, multi-location environment.
• Experience processing payroll through ADP is required.
• Strong knowledge of payroll regulations and tax compliance.
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and ability to meet deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and payroll reporting tools.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across departments.

Responsibilities

• Process full-cycle payroll using ADP for a multi-state employee population, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Review, validate, and reconcile timekeeping data, payroll inputs, and reports prior to submission.
• Maintain and update employee payroll records, including new hires, terminations, tax changes, and direct deposit information.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws, including wage and hour regulations and multi-state tax requirements.
• Calculate wages, overtime, bonuses, deductions, and payroll adjustments.
• Process garnishments, levies, and other required withholdings accurately.
• Reconcile payroll data, generate reports, and assist with audits as needed.
• Partner with HR and accounting to resolve payroll discrepancies and ensure accurate reporting.
• Respond to employee payroll-related inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
• Support payroll-related reporting, including tax filings, W-2s, and other compliance documentation.

Skills

Payroll processing

ADP experience

Excel / Payroll reporting

Confidentiality

Cross-department collaboration

Tools

ADP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

LHH is looking for a part-time, experienced payroll specialist for a client in Northern Kentucky. This part-time Payroll Specialist position supports a multi-state, multi-location organization with approximately 500 employees. This role is responsible for accurate and timely payroll processing using ADP and requires a strong understanding of payroll compliance, tax regulations, and high-volume payroll environments. The schedule consists of full days on Monday and Tuesday, working fully on-site in Florence, Kentucky. This position will pay between $28 and $35 per hour.

Responsibilities

• Process full-cycle payroll using ADP for a multi-state employee population, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Review, validate, and reconcile timekeeping data, payroll inputs, and reports prior to submission
• Maintain and update employee payroll records, including new hires, terminations, tax changes, and direct deposit information
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws, including wage and hour regulations and multi-state tax requirements
• Calculate wages, overtime, bonuses, deductions, and payroll adjustments
• Process garnishments, levies, and other required withholdings accurately
• Reconcile payroll data, generate reports, and assist with audits as needed
• Partner with HR and accounting to resolve payroll discrepancies and ensure accurate reporting
• Respond to employee payroll-related inquiries in a timely and professional manner
• Support payroll-related reporting, including tax filings, W-2s, and other compliance documentation

Qualifications

• 3+ years of payroll processing experience, preferably in a multi-state, multi-location environment
• Experience processing payroll through ADP is required
• Strong knowledge of payroll regulations and tax compliance
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and ability to meet deadlines
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and general payroll reporting tools
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across departments
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive employee information