Payroll Specialist

LHH Recruitment Solutions has partnered with a reputable organization. We are seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to oversee accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing for a workforce of 300+ employees.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on payroll professional with strong experience in payroll processing, timekeeping, payroll adjustments, reconciliations, reporting, garnishments, taxes, deductions, and audit support.

The Payroll Specialist will collaborate closely with Finance, Human Resources, department leadership, managers, and employees to ensure payroll accuracy, research discrepancies, and provide responsive payroll support. The position will also provide exposure to journal entries, reconciliations, month-end activities, reporting, and audit support.

Payroll Specialist

Location: Mount Laurel, NJ

Salary: $60,000-$65,000 annually

Schedule: Full-Time | Fully Onsite, 5 Days per Week

We are seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to join a growing team in Mount Laurel, NJ. This is a great opportunity for a hands-on payroll professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and partnering with both HR and Finance.

Responsibilities

• Process biweekly payroll for 250+ hourly and salaried employees

• Review timecards, overtime, PTO, pay changes, deductions, and payroll exceptions

• Process payroll adjustments, corrections, retroactive payments, and special payments

• Maintain employee tax elections, direct deposits, deductions, and garnishments

• Review payroll registers and resolve discrepancies

• Perform payroll reconciliations and assist with journal entries

• Reconcile payroll taxes, benefits, retirement deductions, and other payroll liabilities

• Support quarterly and year-end payroll activities, including W-2 review

• Prepare payroll, labor cost, overtime, and related reports

• Respond to employee questions regarding payroll, taxes, deductions, and timekeeping

• Assist with audit requests and payroll documentation

• Partner closely with HR and Finance to ensure payroll accuracy and compliance

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on payroll processing experience

• Experience processing payroll for a mid-sized or large employee population

• Experience with 250+ employees preferred

• Experience supporting both hourly and salaried employees

• Strong knowledge of payroll taxes, garnishments, deductions, reconciliations, and year-end processes

• Experience with payroll reporting, journal entries, and audit support

• Strong Microsoft Excel skills

• Experience with Paycom or a similar payroll/HRIS system preferred

• Strong attention to detail, organization, and problem-solving skills

• Excellent communication skills and ability to handle confidential information

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy

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

This posting is a representative sample of the types of roles we typically place with our clients. Depending on the specific client, location, and role, the salary range is estimated to be $60,000 to $65,000 and benefits may include M/D/V.

Pay Details: $60,000.00 to $65,000.00 per year

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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 https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy

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.