Senior Payroll Lead – Construction & Union Compliance

LHH; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement plan with employer match

Paid time off and paid holidays

Job summary

LHH is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager in Portland, Oregon, to lead all payroll operations for a complex, high-volume organization. The successful candidate will manage payroll processes while ensuring compliance with all federal and state regulations, support internal stakeholders, and lead a payroll team focused on accuracy and service excellence.

Qualifications include at least 5 years of payroll management experience, strong leadership skills, and a high school diploma or equivalent. A Bachelor's degree and Certified Payroll Professional experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience managing a high-volume, weekly payroll.
• Proven experience leading and developing payroll staff.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage payroll operations ensuring timely processing.
• Hire, develop, and evaluate payroll team members.
• Ensure accuracy of time reporting, wages, and compliance.

Skills

Payroll management

Leadership

Compliance knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in Business or Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Office

Payroll systems

Job description

LHH is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager in Portland, Oregon, to lead all payroll operations for a complex, high-volume organization. The successful candidate will manage payroll processes while ensuring compliance with all federal and state regulations, support internal stakeholders, and lead a payroll team focused on accuracy and service excellence.

Qualifications include at least 5 years of payroll management experience, strong leadership skills, and a high school diploma or equivalent. A Bachelor's degree and Certified Payroll Professional experience are preferred.