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Payroll Specialist

Accounting & Finance/Accounting / Human Resources- General

LHH

$26.00 - $33.00 per Hour

Atlanta, Georgia

Contract to hire

Accounting / Human Resources- General

Accounting & Finance

If you excel in a dynamic environment and have a strong background in managing extensive payroll operations, we invite you to apply! As a Payroll Analyst, you will oversee the payroll processing for a large workforce, ensuring precision and compliance with all relevant regulations. This role demands a detail-oriented professional who can manage complex payroll tasks while maintaining strict confidentiality.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Process and verify payroll for a substantial employee base (1,000+ employees) on a bi-weekly schedule.

  • Ensure the accuracy of payroll data by reviewing timekeeping records, attendance, and leave requests.

  • Manage payroll tax calculations and ensure the timely and accurate filing of federal, state, and local tax payments.

  • Address employee inquiries related to payroll issues, including deductions, adjustments, and other payroll-related concerns.

  • Stay current with federal, state, and local payroll regulations and compliance requirements.

  • Prepare and distribute payroll reports and summaries for both internal and external stakeholders.

  • Assist with year-end processing and reporting, including W-2s and 1099s.

  • Collaborate with HR and Finance departments to resolve payroll discrepancies and issues.

  • Develop and maintain payroll procedures and best practices to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

Qualifications:

Proven experience as a Payroll Specialist or similar role, managing payroll for large, multi-state employee groups.

Proficiency with ADP Workforce Now and advanced Excel skills (including pivot tables and VLOOKUP).

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or a related field preferred.

Relevant certifications (e.g., CPP - Certified Payroll Professional) are a plus.



Pay Details: $26.00 to $33.00 per hour

Search managed by: Michelle Brewer

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



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

Ref US_EN_27_814512_3082955

Payroll Specialist

Accounting & Finance/Accounting / Human Resources- General

LHH

$26.00 - $33.00 per Hour

Atlanta, Georgia

Contract to hire

Accounting / Human Resources- General

Accounting & Finance

If you excel in a dynamic environment and have a strong background in managing extensive payroll operations, we invite you to apply! As a Payroll Analyst, you will oversee the payroll processing for a large workforce, ensuring precision and compliance with all relevant regulations. This role demands a detail-oriented professional who can manage complex payroll tasks while maintaining strict confidentiality.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Process and verify payroll for a substantial employee base (1,000+ employees) on a bi-weekly schedule.

  • Ensure the accuracy of payroll data by reviewing timekeeping records, attendance, and leave requests.

  • Manage payroll tax calculations and ensure the timely and accurate filing of federal, state, and local tax payments.

  • Address employee inquiries related to payroll issues, including deductions, adjustments, and other payroll-related concerns.

  • Stay current with federal, state, and local payroll regulations and compliance requirements.

  • Prepare and distribute payroll reports and summaries for both internal and external stakeholders.

  • Assist with year-end processing and reporting, including W-2s and 1099s.

  • Collaborate with HR and Finance departments to resolve payroll discrepancies and issues.

  • Develop and maintain payroll procedures and best practices to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

Qualifications:

Proven experience as a Payroll Specialist or similar role, managing payroll for large, multi-state employee groups.

Proficiency with ADP Workforce Now and advanced Excel skills (including pivot tables and VLOOKUP).

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or a related field preferred.

Relevant certifications (e.g., CPP - Certified Payroll Professional) are a plus.



Pay Details: $26.00 to $33.00 per hour

Search managed by: Michelle Brewer

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



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

Ref US_EN_27_814512_3082955
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