Position Title: Payroll/HR Specialist (Proactive Posting)
Location: Portland, OR
Duration: 3 months with potential for extension (varies by opportunity)
Hours/Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (typical schedule)
Compensation: $26–$32 per hour (depending on role and experience)

Introduction:

LHH Recruitment Solutions is proactively partnering with clients in the Portland, OR area to identify experienced and proactive Payroll/HR Specialists for upcoming contract and contract-to-hire opportunities. If you're looking to explore new roles or open to learning about what may be coming available in the near future, we’d love to connect. This posting is intended to build our talent pipeline and stay in touch with top-tier professionals as new positions arise.

Typical Responsibilities:

• Accurately process weekly or biweekly payroll in alignment with company policies and deadlines

• Maintain and update employee payroll and HR records

• Ensure compliance with all relevant federal, state, and local payroll regulations

• Assist with onboarding and offboarding activities

• Provide employee support regarding payroll, benefits, and general HR questions

• Collaborate with internal teams on reporting, audits, and documentation

• Support general administrative and operational HR tasks as needed

Ideal Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in payroll and/or human resources

• Familiarity with payroll systems (ADP, Paychex, etc.) and strong Excel skills

• Up-to-date knowledge of payroll laws and HR best practices

• High attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information with professionalism

• Strong communication, problem-solving, and time-management skills

• Proactive mindset with the ability to work independently and adapt quickly

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