Payroll & HR Specialist

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

Medical insurance (employer covers 75%

Paid time off and company holidays

Job summary

Payroll & HR Specialist in Pittsburgh, PA is responsible for accurate weekly payroll for ~200 employees and for managing onboarding, HR records, and benefits administration during a technology transition.

The role includes compliance with payroll laws, coordination of payroll tax reporting, and serving as a resource for employees and management. A discretionary annual bonus and health benefits are part of the package.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of progressive HR and payroll experience.
• Thorough understanding of payroll processing, HR compliance, benefits administration, and employee relations.
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Admin, Accounting, or related field preferred.
• HR/payroll certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Process accurate weekly payroll for ~200 employees.
• Manage payroll deductions, garnishments, reimbursements, and employee changes.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations.
• Coordinate payroll tax reporting and system transitions.
• Manage onboarding, HR records, and benefits administration with providers.

Skills

HR/payroll experience

Payroll processing

Employment law knowledge

Benefits administration

Onboarding & HR records

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

HR or payroll certifications (PHR/SHRM-CP/CPP/FPC) a plus

Tools

HRIS systems

Payroll platform

Job description

Payroll & HR Specialist

Pittsburgh, PA
$60,000–$70,000 (Depending on Experience)

Position Summary

Our client, a growing construction company, is seeking an experienced Payroll & HR Specialist to oversee payroll and human resources functions. This is a highly visible role for a confident, knowledgeable professional who can work independently, ensure compliance, and serve as a trusted resource for employees and management.

Why You’ll Love This Opportunity

• Discretionary annual bonus based on company performance.
• Medical insurance with the employer covering 75% of employee healthcare premiums.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• Opportunity to play a key role in supporting a growing construction company during a technology transition.

Payroll & HR Specialist Key Responsibilities

Payroll Administration

• Process accurate weekly payroll for approximately 200 employees.
• The Payroll & HR Specialist will manage payroll deductions, garnishments, reimbursements, and employee payroll changes.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations.
• Coordinate payroll tax reporting through the company’s payroll platform.
• Assist with payroll system transitions.

Human Resources

• Manage the full employee onboarding process, including new hire paperwork, I-9s, and compliance documentation.
• The Payroll & HR Specialist will maintain accurate employee personnel files and HR records.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws, company policies, and HR best practices.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee questions and HR-related issues.
• Coordinate employee benefits administration and act as the liaison with benefits providers, including UnitedHealthcare.
• The Payroll & HR Specialist will process benefit enrollments, changes, and terminations.
• Support performance-related documentation and employee relations as needed.

Qualifications of the Payroll & HR Specialist Role

• 2–5 years of progressive HR and payroll experience.
• Thorough understanding of payroll processing, employment law, HR compliance, benefits administration, and employee relations.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field preferred.
• HR or payroll certifications, such as PHR, SHRM-CP, CPP, or FPC, are a plus.