Payroll Specialist

Position: Payroll Specialist
Location: Downtown Portland, OR
Job Type: Contract to Hire, Fully onsite, Full Time
Compensation: $29-$31 an hour

We have an exciting opportunity for a Payroll Specialist to join our client in Downtown Portland, OR. As an ideal candidate, you should have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in full cycle payroll as well as high volume payroll processing experience (over 400+ employees).

Responsibilities:

• Managing full cycle payroll in a team for a medium-size company (400+)
• Maintain and verify the accuracy of all employees and payroll data within the payroll system.
• Safeguard sensitive employee information and uphold strict confidentiality standards.
• Respond to payroll-related inquiries and resolve discrepancies in a timely and professional manner.
• Support year-end payroll functions, including tax filings and reporting (e.g., W-2s, union reports).
• Assist the HR department with key functions such as recruiting, onboarding, benefits administration, and employee terminations.
• Perform other related duties as needed to support the payroll and HR functions.

Requirements:

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience handling payroll, including payroll for at least 400 employees.
• Construction industry background is preferred.
• High attention to detail with a strong commitment to accuracy and timeliness.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits:
Benefits vary depending on employer.
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, 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
 
 

Pay Details: $29.00 to $31.00 per hour

Search managed by: Riley Newton

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.