Payroll Specialist

LHH; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paycor experience

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a growing organization to identify a Payroll Specialist who will support payroll operations and related administrative functions in Cincinnati. This temp-to-hire role demands accuracy, confidentiality, and clear communication with employees about payroll matters.

You will process recurring payroll cycles, audit timekeeping, maintain payroll data, and assist with year-end tasks and regulatory reporting. Proficiency in Excel and Paycor is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience processing payroll in a professional business environment.
• Strong organizational skills with a high degree of accuracy.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to communicate effectively with employees and management at all levels.
• Experience with payroll software; Paycor preferred.
• Exposure to a high-volume payroll environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Process recurring payroll cycles accurately and timely.
• Audit timekeeping records and payroll-related adjustments.
• Maintain payroll data and safeguard confidential information.
• Coordinate payroll-related HR updates (onboarding, separations, compensation changes, benefit elections).
• Research and resolve payroll questions and discrepancies submitted by employees.
• Support payroll tax activities and assist with year-end payroll functions.
• Review payroll registers and supporting reports for accuracy and assist with reconciliations.
• Provide support for monthly accounting processes and other finance-related duties.
• Stay current with wage and hour regulations and ensure payroll procedures comply with policies and law.
• Assist with various administrative and accounting projects to support departmental goals.

Skills

Payroll processing

Attention to detail

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Discretion with sensitive information

Tools

Paycor

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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.