Payroll Clerk

LHH US; Missouri; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH US is seeking a Payroll Specialist to support payroll operations across multiple business units in Missouri. The role processes payroll for about 400 employees, including union payroll, and works closely with payroll and accounting leadership to ensure accuracy and compliance.

The ideal candidate has construction payroll experience, strong attention to detail, and a collaborative, hands-on approach in a fully onsite environment. Relevant ERP experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience processing union payroll and construction payroll.
• In-house, full-cycle payroll processing experience required.
• Strong knowledge of payroll regulations and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly/bi-weekly payroll for ~400 employees.
• Manage union payroll and ensure labor agreement compliance.
• Maintain accurate employee data and payroll records.
• Handle deductions, garnishments, benefits and tax withholdings.
• Investigate payroll discrepancies and resolve timely.
• Collaborate with accounting and operations for accuracy.
• Assist with payroll reporting and audits as needed.
• Support payroll across multiple business entities.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws.

Skills

Union payroll

Construction payroll

Full-cycle payroll

Payroll compliance

Attention to detail

Education

Accounting degree

Tools

Trimble Viewpoint Spectrum

Viewpoint Vista

ComputerEase

Timberline

Job description

Job Description

Payroll Specialist

Position Summary

A growing construction-related organization is seeking a Payroll Specialist to support payroll operations across multiple business units. This role will be responsible for processing payroll for approximately 400 employees, including union payroll, while working closely with payroll and accounting leadership. The ideal candidate will have construction payroll experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a collaborative, hands-on environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Process weekly and/or bi-weekly payroll for approximately 400 employees.
• Manage union payroll and ensure compliance with applicable labor agreements.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and employee data.
• Process payroll deductions, garnishments, benefits, and tax withholdings.
• Research and resolve payroll discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Partner with accounting and operations teams to ensure payroll accuracy.
• Assist with payroll reporting and audits as needed.
• Support payroll for multiple business entities.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations.

Qualifications

Required

• Experience processing union payroll.
• Construction industry payroll experience.
• Full-cycle, in-house payroll processing experience.
• Strong understanding of payroll regulations and compliance requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Preferred

• Experience with construction ERP or payroll software such as:
  • Trimble Viewpoint Spectrum
  • Viewpoint Vista
  • ComputerEase
  • Timberline
• Bilingual skills.
• Light accounting experience.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, or a related field.

Work Environment

• Fully onsite position.
• Flexible schedule within business needs.
• Casual, laid-back culture with a collaborative team environment.

Pay Details

$55,000.00 to $75,000.00 per year

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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