LHH is assisting our client in their search for a temp to perm Payroll Specialist. This role will report onsite five days per week. Experience with union payroll processing is a must for this role.

Job Overview:

• Act as the primary payroll liaison, fielding questions and resolving concerns from employees, management, and union reps with professionalism and discretion.

• Supervise, mentor, and guide payroll staff while cultivating a collaborative, high-performing team environment.

• Coordinate directly with HR, finance, and union leadership to ensure accurate interpretation and application of collective bargaining agreements (CBAs).

• Administer and reconcile all payroll deductions and contributions, including union dues, insurance premiums, taxes, retirement plans, and fringe benefits.

• Ensure compliance with all union mandates, labor regulations, and contract-specific payroll provisions—union payroll expertise is a critical requirement.

• Audit and validate payroll records routinely to guarantee alignment with labor contracts and legal standards.

• Manage payroll processing for hourly and salaried staff, including calculating overtime, shift premiums, and holiday pay in accordance with union contracts.

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records in the payroll system, reflecting all personnel changes such as new hires, terminations, raises, and role shifts.

• Deliver accurate payroll reporting for internal stakeholders and external agencies, including compliance reports, tax filings, union-specific submissions, and benefits-related documentation.

• Research and implement changes to stay current with federal, state, and local payroll legislation, particularly as it pertains to unionized environments.

• Take the lead in resolving payroll-related discrepancies, grievances, or disputes in a timely, contract-compliant manner.

• Support job costing and expense allocation processes by accurately tracking labor hours and overhead across multiple departments or job sites.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred

• 3+ years of payroll processing experience

• Union payroll processing experience is required

• Strong knowledge of payroll systems

• Analytical and problem solving mindset

• Ability to multi task and prioritize in a fast paced environment

• Strong knowledge of federal, state and local payroll taxes and reporting requirements

• Deadline-driven

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.

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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