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Payroll Specialist

LHH US

Atlanta, GA

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$34–$36 Per Hour
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Auditing, Best Practices, Data Analysis, Data Quality, Detail Oriented, Maintain Compliance, Organizational Skills, Payroll Administration, Payroll Software/Services, Pivot Tables, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Reconciliation, Regulations, Team Player, Time Management
LOCATION
Atlanta, GA
POSTED
Today
We are partnering with a growing organization in Midtown Atlanta to identify a reliable and detail-oriented Payroll Specialist. This individual will support end-to-end payroll operations within a fast-paced environment, ensuring timely and accurate processing. The ideal candidate brings strong systems experience, advanced Excel skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage full-cycle payroll processing for a multi-state employee population
  • Review and validate payroll data, ensuring accuracy and compliance
  • Process payroll adjustments and resolve discrepancies as needed
  • Compile, analyze, and maintain payroll data and reports
  • Perform regular audits to ensure data integrity and compliance with internal policies
  • Partner with internal teams to gather and verify payroll inputs
  • Support benefits-related deductions and reconciliations
  • Identify opportunities for process improvements and increased efficiency
Qualifications
  • 5+ years of experience in payroll processing
  • Experience working with a major payroll system (UKG or similar strongly preferred)
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, lookups, and data analysis)
  • Knowledge of payroll best practices and applicable regulations
  • Professional payroll certification (FPC or similar) is a plus
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
  • High level of accuracy, accountability, and dependability
  • Positive, team-oriented attitude
Pay Details: $34.00 to $36.00 per hour

Search managed by: Coleman Harris

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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  • 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.

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