Payroll Specialist

LHH; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a construction employer in the North Cincinnati area to hire a Payroll Specialist for a contract role supporting a multi-state workforce and certified payroll reporting.

You will ensure payroll accuracy, compliance, and timely processing for 1,000+ employees, collaborating with payroll, accounting, HR, and operations teams. Strong attention to detail and knowledge of wage reporting are essential, with union payroll experience preferred.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of payroll experience.
• Previous construction payroll experience required.
• Experience supporting payroll for a large employee population, ideally 1,000+ employees.
• Prior multi-state payroll experience.
• Strong knowledge of payroll compliance, wage reporting, and related payroll requirements.
• Union payroll experience is highly preferred.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage deadlines and high-volume workloads.
• Effective communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process certified payroll reporting for construction projects.
• Support payroll activities for a workforce of more than 1,000 employees across multiple states.
• Review employee hours, job classifications, pay rates, deductions, and adjustments for accuracy.
• Maintain organized payroll records and provide documentation for audits and reporting requests.
• Research and assist with resolving payroll discrepancies and employee payroll issues.
• Partner with payroll, accounting, HR, and operational teams to support accurate and timely payroll processing.

Skills

Certified payroll

Construction payroll

Multi-state payroll

Union payroll

Attention to detail

Communication

Job description

LHH Recruitment Solutions is working with a client in the construction industry to identify an experienced Payroll Specialist for a contract opportunity in the North Cincinnati area. This position will support a large, multi-state workforce and will be responsible for certified payroll reporting, payroll accuracy, and compliance.

We are looking for someone who can step into a fast-paced payroll environment and brings previous certified payroll and construction industry experience. The contract may have the potential to extend based on business needs and performance.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and process certified payroll reporting for construction projects while maintaining compliance with applicable wage requirements
• Support payroll activities for a workforce of more than 1,000 employees across multiple states
• Review employee hours, job classifications, pay rates, deductions, and adjustments for accuracy
• Maintain organized payroll records and provide documentation for audits and reporting requests
• Research and assist with resolving payroll discrepancies and employee payroll issues
• Partner with payroll, accounting, HR, and operational teams to support accurate and timely payroll processing

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of payroll experience required
• Previous construction payroll experience required
• Experience supporting payroll for a large employee population, ideally 1,000+ employees
• Prior multi-state payroll experience
• Strong knowledge of payroll compliance, wage reporting, and related payroll requirements
• Union payroll experience is highly preferred
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage deadlines and high-volume workloads
• Effective communication and problem-solving skills

Pay Details: $25.00 to $35.00 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.

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