LHH is seeking an experienced Senior Payroll Specialist for a growing professional services organization to oversee accurate, timely, and compliant payroll operations for a multi-state workforce. This role serves as the organization's payroll subject matter expert, managing day-to-day payroll administration while driving process improvements, compliance initiatives, and payroll system optimization. The anticipated salary for this role is between $100,000-$140,000 a year.
Responsibilities:
- Process semi-monthly payroll for employees and leadership personnel, including specialized compensation distributions
- Maintain and manage payroll data within ADP Workforce Now or a similar payroll platform
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations, including multi-state tax and wage requirements
- Serve as the primary contact for payroll-related inquiries, investigations, and issue resolution
- Conduct payroll onboarding and orientation for new employees, including timekeeping and pay practices
- Partner with HR and Finance leadership to identify payroll compliance risks and recommend solutions
- Lead payroll-related projects such as system upgrades, integrations, and vendor transitions
- Evaluate and improve payroll processes through automation, workflow enhancements, and operational efficiencies
- Maintain payroll system configurations to align with current policies and compliance standards
- Prepare recurring and ad hoc payroll reports related to earnings, deductions, taxes, and benefit contributions
- Coordinate timely remittance of retirement and benefit-related deductions in compliance with applicable regulations
- Support financial reconciliations and assist with reporting functions as needed
- Complete employment verifications and payroll-related compliance documentation
- Maintain payroll resources and self-service information for employees
- Handle all payroll and personal information with a high level of confidentiality and professionalism
Qualifications:
- 5+ years of progressive payroll experience in a multi-state environment
- Strong knowledge of payroll regulations, wage and hour compliance, and payroll best practices
- Experience within a professional services environment preferred
- CPP certification required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field preferred
- Advanced proficiency with ADP Workforce Now or similar payroll systems
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work across all levels of an organization
- Ability to manage confidential information with discretion
Benefits:
- Medical, dental and vision
- Professional development programs
- Mental health benefits program
Pay Details: $100,000.00 to $140,000.00 per year
Search managed by: Sara Neuville
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Military connected talent encouraged to apply
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