Payroll Specialist

LHH US; Washington; On-site; USD 41,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Additional voluntary benefits

EAP program

Commuter benefits

401K plan

Paid sick leave

Holiday pay

Job summary

LHH US is actively seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist in the United States. The role involves processing weekly, bi-weekly, or semi-monthly payroll with accuracy, reviewing timecards, and ensuring compliance with applicable regulations.

You will also handle new hires, terminations, garnishments, direct deposits, and tax withholdings while supporting audits and collaborating with HR and Accounting. We value attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and proficiency in Excel.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of payroll processing experience.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly, bi-weekly, or semi-monthly payroll accurately and on time.
• Review and verify employee timecards, earnings, deductions, and payroll adjustments.
• Maintain payroll records and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Respond to employee payroll questions and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Process new hires, terminations, garnishments, direct deposits, and tax withholdings.
• Reconcile payroll reports and assist with month-end and year-end activities, including W-2 preparation.
• Partner with HR and Accounting to ensure accurate employee and payroll data.
• Support payroll audits and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.

Skills

Payroll processing

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Communication skills

Tools

ADP

UKG

Paychex

Workday

Excel

Job description

Job Description

LHH Recruitment is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist. If you have a strong background in payroll processing, enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, and take pride in accuracy and compliance, we'd love to connect with you. The anticipated pay range for this role is between $30-$34 an hour.

• Process weekly, bi-weekly, or semi-monthly payroll accurately and on time.
• Review and verify employee timecards, earnings, deductions, and payroll adjustments.
• Maintain payroll records and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Respond to employee payroll questions and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Process new hires, terminations, garnishments, direct deposits, and tax withholdings.
• Reconcile payroll reports and assist with month-end and year-end activities, including W-2 preparation.
• Partner with HR and Accounting to ensure accurate employee and payroll data.
• Support payroll audits and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.

• 2+ years of payroll processing experience.
• Knowledge of payroll laws, taxes, and compliance requirements.
• Experience with payroll systems such as ADP, UKG, Paychex, Workday, or similar platforms.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.
• CPP certification is a plus but not required.

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits, and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

Pay Details: $30.00 to $34.00 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

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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.