Payroll Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

LHH Recruitment Solutions has partnered with a company seeking a skilled Payroll Specialist for a temp-to-perm opportunity. This role is fully onsite and ideal for someone with strong payroll processing experience and a collaborative mindset. Job Title : Payroll Specialist (Temp-to-Perm) Location : Bryn Mawr, PA (Fully Onsite) Pay Rate : $30–$35 / hr.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Process weekly and bi-weekly payrolls for assigned divisions.
• Enter union, hourly, and salaried timesheets, work orders, adjustments, and corrections into the payroll system.
• Ensure timely and compliant final payments to terminated employees.
• Maintain accurate records of all payroll transactions.
• Verify pay rates and deductions for compliance with company policies, union contracts, SOX controls, and employee designations.
• Audit and validate timesheet data; run exception reports and ensure all hours are properly coded.
• Respond to payroll inquiries within service level agreements; educate employees on discrepancies.
• Maintain and update payroll policies, procedures, and documentation.
• Reconcile payroll data with general ledger accounts; resolve discrepancies.
• Assist with payroll tax returns and voluntary deductions (e.g., 401(k), stock purchases, United Way).
• Request check payments for union dues and other deductions.
• Generate and distribute payroll reports for internal departments.
• Support system upgrades and automation initiatives.
• Collaborate with Finance, Accounting, Benefits, and IT to resolve issues.
• Stay current on federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations.
• Maintain payroll files and ensure audit compliance.
• Assist with special projects such as W-2 reconciliations and audits.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Working Conditions

Benefits

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave (where required by law), any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

Pay Details : $30.00 to $35.00 per hour

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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.

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