Temporary Payroll Specialist

Temporary Payroll Specialist
Location: Seattle, WA (Hybrid or Onsite)
Pay Rate: $30–$35/hour
Assignment Length: 3–6 months (potential for extension)

Position Overview:
We are seeking a detail-oriented Temporary Payroll Specialist to support payroll operations during a leave of absence and increased workload. This role will be responsible for processing payroll accurately and efficiently across multiple entities. The ideal candidate has strong technical payroll knowledge, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and can hit the ground running with minimal training.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process full-cycle payroll for multi-state, multi-entity operations on a bi-weekly and/or semi-monthly basis

• Ensure accurate calculation of wages, overtime, bonuses, and deductions

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

• Handle payroll tax filings, garnishments, and benefit deductions

• Reconcile payroll reports and general ledger accounts

• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies in a timely manner

• Partner with HR and Accounting teams to ensure accurate employee data and reporting

• Assist with year-end payroll processes including W-2 preparation

• Support audits by providing payroll documentation and reports

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of full-cycle payroll experience

• Experience with multi-state payroll processing

• Strong knowledge of payroll laws, taxes, and compliance requirements

• Experience with payroll systems such as ADP, Paylocity, Workday, or similar

• Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs preferred)

• High level of accuracy and attention to detail

• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion

• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation is a plus

• Experience with union or prevailing wage payroll is a plus

• Experience in high-volume or multi-entity environments

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 $35.00 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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• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
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