Payroll Specialist

Lee Hecht Harrison
  • Montgomery County, PA
  • $28–$38 Per Hour
7 days ago

Job Description

Senior Payroll Specialist

Position Overview

The Senior Payroll Specialist will be responsible for processing multiple payrolls on a weekly basis, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely payment of employees. The role requires strong attention to detail, flexibility, and the ability to work effectively under tight deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

  • Process multiple pay groups, weekly and off - cycle pay runs

  • Process multiple payrolls across various employee groups

  • Handle complex union payroll calculations and reporting

  • Review payroll data for accuracy and compliance

  • Resolve payroll discrepancies and employee inquiries

  • Maintain payroll records and supporting documentation

  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and union payroll requirements

  • Collaborate with HR, Accounting, and Operations teams regarding payroll matters

  • Assist with payroll audits, reporting, and special projects

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of payroll processing experience required

  • Experience processing union payroll is strongly preferred

  • Experience in construction, utilities, industrial, or field-service environments is a plus

  • Proficiency with Payroll systems like Paychex, ADP, UKG is preferred

  • Strong understanding of payroll regulations and compliance requirements

  • Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a high-volume environment

  • Strong Excel and payroll reporting skills

Work Environment

  • 100% onsite in the Schwenksville, PA area

  • Monday through Friday

  • Fast-paced, team-oriented environment

  • Flexibility required to support business needs

  • Occasional evenings and weekends may be required during peak payroll periods

Pay Details: $28.00 to $38.00 per hour

Search managed by: Elena Platt

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 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.

Numbers & Facts

LocationMontgomery County, PA
Salary$28–$38 Per Hour

Skills

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  • Maintain Complianceunmatched
  • Microsoft Excelunmatched
  • Multitaskingunmatched
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  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
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  • Record Keepingunmatched
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