Payroll Specialist

LHH is searching for an accounting professional who is looking for an opportunity at a long-term fit in a payroll department. This temporary to hire Payroll Specialist role in Lynnwood, WA will be working under a supportive manager that is willing to train a motivated candidate on their payroll processes. You need to have at least a year of previous professional accounting, payroll, or HR experience. You will work on a team and have a variety of tasks throughout your day that will keep your role exciting. This position is fully in office at a location with free parking.
Responsibilities:

• Process employee payroll in a timely and accurate manner, ensuring compliance with company policies and state/federal regulations.
• Maintain and update payroll records, including new hires, terminations, and changes to employee information.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll, deductions, and timekeeping issues, providing clear and helpful information.
• Reconcile payroll reports and assist with preparing documentation for audits as needed.
• Collaborate with the HR and accounting teams to ensure accurate benefit deductions and resolve discrepancies.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of one year of professional experience in accounting, payroll, or human resources.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records.
• Excellent communication skills for responding to employee inquiries and collaborating with team members.
• Ability to learn new payroll processes and adapt to company procedures.
• Proficiency with payroll software (ADP, UKG) and Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.

Pay Details: $28.00 to $31.00 per hour

Search managed by: Brittany Cona

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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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

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