Payroll Specialist

Lee Hecht Harrison Nederland B.V.; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

401K plan

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a growing organization to identify a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist who will support payroll operations and related administrative functions. This temp-to-hire role offers $24.00 to $28.00 per hour and opportunities to assist with payroll tax activities and year-end processes.

The role requires accuracy, strong communication, and the ability to handle confidential information while supporting onboarding, separations, and deductions for a

Qualifications

• Prior experience processing payroll in a professional business environment.
• Strong organizational skills with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Ability to communicate effectively with employees and management at all levels.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.
• Experience working with payroll software systems; Paycor is preferred.
• Exposure to high-volume payroll environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process recurring payroll cycles in a timely and accurate manner.
• Audit employee timekeeping records, including regular hours, overtime, paid time off, and other payroll-related adjustments.
• Maintain and update payroll data while safeguarding confidential employee information.
• Coordinate payroll-related personnel updates such as onboarding, separations, compensation changes, benefit elections, and voluntary deductions.
• Research and resolve payroll questions, discrepancies, and wage-related concerns submitted by employees.
• Support payroll tax activities and assist with year-end payroll functions, including reporting and tax documentation.
• Review payroll registers and supporting reports to ensure accuracy and assist with account reconciliations; provide support for monthly accounting processes.
• Stay current with wage and hour regulations and ensure payroll procedures align with company policies and legal requirements.
• Assist with various administrative and accounting projects to support departmental goals.

Skills

Payroll processing

Excel

Attention to detail

Communication

Data confidentiality

Analytical thinking

Tools

Paycor

Job description

Payroll Specialist

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a growing organization to identify a Payroll Specialist who will support payroll operations and related administrative functions. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who enjoys working with numbers, ensuring accuracy, and providing excellent support to employees regarding payroll matters. This position is temp to hire and will pay between $24 and $28/hr.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process recurring payroll cycles in a timely and accurate manner.
• Audit employee timekeeping records, including regular hours, overtime, paid time off, and other payroll-related adjustments.
• Maintain and update payroll data while safeguarding confidential employee information.
• Coordinate payroll-related personnel updates such as onboarding, separations, compensation changes, benefit elections, and voluntary deductions.
• Research and resolve payroll questions, discrepancies, and wage-related concerns submitted by employees.
• Support payroll tax activities and assist with year-end payroll functions, including required reporting and tax documentation.
• Review payroll registers and supporting reports to ensure accuracy and assist with account reconciliations.Provide support for monthly accounting processes and other finance-related duties as needed.
• Stay current with applicable wage and hour regulations and help ensure payroll procedures align with company policies and legal requirements.
• Assist with various administrative and accounting projects to support departmental goals.

Qualifications

• Prior experience processing payroll in a professional business environment.
• Strong organizational skills with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Ability to communicate effectively with employees and management at all levels.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.
• Experience working with payroll software systems; familiarity with Paycor is preferred.
• Exposure to a high-volume or multi-employee payroll environment is a plus.

Pay Details: $24.00 to $28.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

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

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.