LHH Recruitment is working with a company in Tempe who is in search of a full time payroll specialist to join their team. This job is fully onsite, Monday-Friday 8am-5pm. To be considered for this role, you must have multi state payroll processing, as well as Union payroll knowledge. The hourly rate is between $26/hr-$31/hr DOE.

Responsibilities:

• Process weekly and bi-weekly multi state payrolls in compliance with company policies and applicable laws.
• Manage and reconcile union payrolls, including dues, benefits, and wage reporting.
• Maintain and update employee payroll records, ensuring accuracy of pay rates, deductions, and accruals.
• Review and audit timecards, labor distributions, and adjustments for accuracy.
• Collaborate with HR, Accounting, and department managers to resolve payroll discrepancies.
• Prepare payroll reports and assist with month-end and year-end close processes.
• Stay current with changes in payroll regulations, union contracts, and wage laws.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of payroll experience, with at least 1 year handling union payrolls.
• Multi state payroll processing is required
• Strong knowledge of payroll laws, wage/hour regulations, and union contract interpretation.
• Experience with major payroll systems (e.g., UKG, Paycom, Ceridian, Workday, or similar).
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other MS Office applications.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

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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