Job Title: Human Resources and Payroll Specialist
Location: Onsite – Portland, OR
Contract Duration: 3 to 6 months (with potential for permanent hire)
Schedule: Monday to Friday, Full-Time
Compensation: $27 – $35 per hour, DOE (Depending on Experience)

About the Role

LHH Recruitment is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Human Resources and Payroll Specialist to support our client's HR operations and ensure accurate and timely payroll processing. This is a contract position ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys working collaboratively across teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly payroll for hourly and salaried employees, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations.

• Maintain and update employee records in HRIS and payroll systems.

• Assist with recruitment and onboarding and offboarding processes, including new hire documentation and exit interviews.

• Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll, benefits, and HR policies.

• Support benefits administration, including enrollments, changes, and terminations.

• Ensure compliance with labor laws and internal policies.

• Generate reports and assist with audits as needed.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in payroll and human resources.

• Proficiency with payroll systems (e.g., ADP, Paychex, or similar).

• Strong understanding of employment laws and payroll regulations.

• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

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

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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