Payroll Specialist

Payroll Specialist (Hybrid – Seattle, WA)

Location: Seattle (Hybrid – 2–3 days onsite)
Pay Rate: $30–$38/hour (DOE)
Schedule: Full-time, Monday–Friday

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Position Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and reliable Payroll Specialist to join a growing team in Seattle. This role is responsible for processing payroll accurately and on time while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. The ideal candidate has strong analytical skills, excellent attention to detail, and experience handling multi-state payroll in a fast-paced environment.

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Key Responsibilities

• Process full-cycle payroll for hourly and salaried employees on a bi-weekly or semi-monthly basis

• Ensure accuracy of wages, deductions, bonuses, and commissions

• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations

• Handle payroll tax filings, wage garnishments, and benefits deductions

• Reconcile payroll accounts and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner

• Maintain employee payroll records and ensure data integrity in payroll systems

• Collaborate with HR and Accounting teams regarding employee changes, audits, and reporting

• Assist with year-end processes including W-2 preparation and audits

• Respond to employee payroll-related inquiries professionally and promptly

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Qualifications

• 2+ years of payroll processing experience

• Experience with multi-state payroll strongly preferred

• Familiarity with payroll systems such as ADP, Paychex, or similar

• Strong knowledge of payroll laws and tax regulations

• High level of accuracy and attention to detail

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs a plus)

• Strong organizational and communication skills

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Preferred Qualifications

• CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) designation is a plus

• Experience in a multi-entity or high-volume payroll environment

• Exposure to HRIS systems and integrations

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Benefits:

LHH Recruitment Solutions 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.

If you are interested in this or other job opportunities available through LHH Recruitment Solutions, please submit your resume today at www.LHH.com!

Pay Details: $30.00 to $38.00 per hour

Search managed by: Cheyenne Wong

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

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• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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