Job Description
Job DescriptionPayroll Associate
Location: Lakewood, CO
Pay Range: $30-$35 per hour
Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire
About the Role
LHH is seeking a highly skilled Payroll Associate to support payroll operations across the U.S. and Canada. This role plays a key part in ensuring timely, accurate payroll processing, supporting cross-functional initiatives, and driving scalable processes across the organization. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and experienced in navigating complex payroll environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and oversee payroll processing for all U.S. and Canadian associates, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and adherence to company policies.
- Lead processing of high-visibility, complex transactions including multi-state adjustments, bonus taxation, retroactive corrections, and year-end reconciliations.
- Support onboarding/offboarding processes including new hires, terminations, and employee conversions.
- Prepare and distribute payroll reports, summaries, and statements.
- Address associate questions and troubleshoot payroll issues with strong customer service.
- Partner with cross-functional teams (Tax, People Operations) to support payroll needs for mobility and business activities.
- Oversee and support internal/external payroll audits to ensure data integrity.
- Participate in system implementations, integrations, acquisitions, and payroll projects.
- Maintain accurate timekeeping records through Bullhorn and resolve discrepancies.
- Assist with payroll reconciliations and SOP maintenance.
- Serve as a payroll subject matter expert for internal teams.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience managing payroll for exempt and non-exempt populations; strong understanding of time clock systems.
- 2+ years of ADP Workforce Now experience required.
- Experience with MySource HRIS (preferred).
- Experience with Bullhorn or similar timekeeping systems.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Strong numerical aptitude, high attention to detail, and ability to meet deadlines.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Working knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll regulations.
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks at once.
- Commitment to confidentiality and data integrity.
Skills & Competencies
- Expert understanding of federal/state tax withholdings, garnishments, FLSA, wage/hour laws, Social Security, and Medicare withholding.
- Knowledge of payroll accounting requirements and General Ledger impact.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to interpret and enforce payroll policies, develop processes, and drive efficiency.
Preferred Certifications
- FPC (Fundamental Payroll Certification) - a plus!
Pay Details: $30.00 to $35.00 per hour
Search managed by: Abigail Revalee
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
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