Certified Payroll Specialist

Certified Payroll Specialist

Location: Milford, OH
Pay: $25–$35 per hour
Schedule: 1st Shift, Monday–Friday
Employment Type: Temporary, 6-month assignment
Recruiting Partner: LHH Recruitment Solutions

LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking an experienced Certified Payroll Specialist for a 6-month temporary opportunity with our client in Milford, Ohio. This position is ideal for a payroll professional who has strong payroll processing experience, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to manage confidential employee and payroll information accurately.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll accurately and within established payroll deadlines

• Review employee timecards, payroll data, deductions, earnings, and adjustments for accuracy

• Research and resolve payroll discrepancies and employee payroll questions

• Process new hires, terminations, pay changes, bonuses, deductions, and other payroll updates

• Ensure accurate calculation and processing of payroll taxes, garnishments, benefits deductions, and other withholdings

• Perform payroll audits and reconciliations to identify and correct discrepancies

• Maintain accurate employee payroll records and supporting documentation

• Assist with payroll reporting and preparation of payroll-related spreadsheets

• Support payroll tax and year-end activities as needed

• Partner with HR, Finance, and management to resolve payroll-related issues

• Maintain confidentiality when handling employee compensation and personal information

• Ensure payroll processes follow established company procedures and applicable requirements

• Assist with additional payroll projects and responsibilities throughout the assignment

Qualifications

• Certified payroll professional with hands-on payroll processing experience

• Previous experience processing payroll in a corporate environment

• Strong understanding of payroll practices, deductions, taxes, garnishments, and wage calculations

• Experience performing payroll audits and reconciliations

• Strong Microsoft Excel skills

• Experience working with payroll and/or HRIS systems

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Ability to meet strict payroll deadlines and manage multiple priorities

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and work with sensitive employee information

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.

 

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements

Pay Details: $25.00 to $35.00 per hour

Search managed by: Bianca Kimble

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

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy

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.