Payroll Lead

Payroll Lead

Portland, OR (Northwest Portland)
Full-Time | On-Site with Future Hybrid Flexibility
$28-$33/hour + Benefits

Our client is seeking a Payroll Lead to join their Human Resources team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced payroll professional who enjoys managing complex, multi-state payroll operations while driving process improvements and serving as a subject matter expert within the organization.

After an initial onboarding period, this role will transition to a hybrid schedule consisting of three days in the office and two days remote.

About the Opportunity

The Payroll Lead will oversee payroll processing for a large workforce across multiple states and entities while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. This position offers long-term growth potential, including the opportunity to advance into a Payroll Manager role.

Key Responsibilities

• Process payroll for 500+ employees across multiple states and business entities
• Prepare prevailing wage and certified payroll reports
• Complete quarterly federal and state payroll tax filings
• Ensure compliance with wage and hour laws and payroll regulations
• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies and employee inquiries
• Partner with payroll vendors and internal stakeholders to troubleshoot payroll issues
• Maintain payroll records and support audits as needed
• Identify and implement payroll process improvements

Qualifications

• 3+ years of payroll processing experience
• Experience managing multi-state and multi-entity payroll
• Strong understanding of payroll tax regulations and compliance requirements
• Experience with prevailing wage and certified payroll reporting
• Proficiency with payroll systems, preferably ADP Workforce Now
• Advanced Excel skills, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPs
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• CPP certification preferred
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Business, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered

Compensation & Benefits

• $28-$33/hour
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with 4.5% company match after one year
• Paid Time Off
• Additional company-sponsored benefits and wellness programs

Work Environment

• Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
• Dedicated employee parking available
• Collaborative HR team environment
• Family-oriented culture with a strong emphasis on work-life balance
• Employee appreciation events and engagement activities throughout the year

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Background check
• Pre-employment drug screening

If you are an experienced payroll professional looking to join a stable organization that values teamwork, accuracy, and continuous improvement, we encourage you to apply.

Pay Details: $28.00 to $33.00 per hour

Search managed by: Austin Pellissier

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

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

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.