Senior Payroll Specialist

Senior Payroll Specialist LHH is working with a company in the construction industry who is trying to find a temporary Senior Payroll Specialist for their team. This role will be at least a six-month contract role, but it could go longer depending on the workload of the department. Your main tasks will be processing weekly payroll and responding to employee inquiries. You will be fully trained and will work with a team, but you must have high attention to detail as you will be processing union payroll that can be complex. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of payroll processing experience and be comfortable in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: Execute weekly payroll processing, including calculating wages, deductions, and bonuses. Ensure accurate and timely payment to employees. Maintain and update employee payroll records, including changes in pay rates, deductions, and personal information. Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations and tax laws. Address and resolve payroll discrepancies and employee inquiries related to pay, benefits, and deductions. Additional tasks as needed. Qualifications: At least five years of payroll processing experience. Knowledge of union payroll is preferred. Strong understanding of payroll regulations, tax laws, and compliance requirements. Excellent attention to detail and able to conduct yourself with a high level of discretion. Ability to function well in a fast-paced environment. Employment Details: Temporary for 6 months. Fully onsite for training, opportunity to have a hybrid schedule after training. Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Pay Details: $40.00 to $45.00 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. To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to 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. Military connected talent encouraged to apply Ref: US_EN_27_814342_3118710

Created: 2026-03-08