Payroll Specialist

LHH is working with a stable company that is going through a transition period so they are looking for a temporary Payroll Specialist. Your main tasks will be processing weekly payroll and responding to employee inquiries. You will be trained and will work with a team, but you must have high attention to detail as some of the employees are in unions. You must be extremely accurate with the payroll and ensure that you are following contract terms. The team is looking for someone who is comfortable in a fast-paced environment and who has at least three years of payroll processing experience.
Responsibilities:

• Execute weekly payroll processing, including calculating wages, deductions, and bonuses.
• Ensure accurate and timely payment to employees.
• Maintain and update employee payroll records, including changes in pay rates, deductions, and personal information.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations and tax laws.
• Prepare and submit payroll reports, including tax filings, benefit contributions, and internal reports for management.
• Address and resolve payroll discrepancies and employee inquiries related to pay, benefits, and deductions.
• Additional tasks as needed.

Qualifications:

• At least three years of payroll processing experience.
• Knowledge of union payroll is preferred.
• Strong understanding of payroll regulations, tax laws, and compliance requirements.
• Excellent attention to detail and able to conduct yourself with a high level of discretion.
• Ability to function well in a fast-paced environment.

Employment Details:

• Temporary for six months.
• Fully onsite for training, opportunity to have a hybrid schedule after training.
• Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Pay Details: $30.00 to $35.00 per hour

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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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