LHH Seeks Payroll Specialist for $21 to $23 Hourly Position

Payroll Specialist Recruitment

LHH opened a recruitment search for a payroll specialist, offering an hourly wage between $21.00 and $23.00. The position requires candidates to manage multi-state payroll operations, verify timekeeping records, and handle tax filings while maintaining strict confidentiality.

The role demands two to four years of payroll experience, ideally within mid-size or multi-state organizations. Applicants need intermediate Microsoft Excel skills, including proficiency with vlookups and pivot tables, alongside working familiarity with platforms such as ADP, Paycom, or Paylocity.

Daily Responsibilities and Compliance Requirements

The Payroll Specialist will process scheduled payroll cycles, reconcile reports, and resolve discrepancies promptly. Responsibilities extend to preparing and submitting payroll tax filings, garnishments, and benefit deductions in accordance with state and federal regulations. Additional duties include generating management reports, assisting with annual audits, managing W-2 processing, and tracking updates to employment laws.

Hourly Pay Ranges from $21.00 to $23.00

The hourly pay rate ranges from $21.00 to $23.00. LHH includes a comprehensive benefit selection for associates filling this role. Available coverages span medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, and voluntary options.

Additional employee perks feature an employee assistance program, commuter benefits, and a 401(k) retirement plan. Eligible associates may also receive paid leave, covering Paid Sick Leave, mandatory statutory leave, and holiday pay.

Recruitment Process Follows Fair Chance Hiring Practices

The recruitment process incorporates fair chance hiring practices. The company considers qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in alignment with federal, state, and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles City and County Fair Chance Ordinances, and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Candidates applying from Massachusetts are protected by state labor statutes prohibiting employers from requiring or administering lie detector tests as a condition of employment. Military-connected talent is explicitly encouraged to apply.

Candidates can review the full candidate privacy statement directly through the LHH Candidate Privacy Information Statement.