Payroll Specialist

Company: LHH US
Location: Pittsburgh
Posted on: February 18, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Ready to make an impact where it counts most-payday? We're partnering with a growing Pittsburgh-area organization to bring on a Payroll Specialist who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys solving payroll challenges. This contract role offers the chance to step into a critical function, with the potential to transition into a long-term position depending on performance and business demand. This position will offer a hybrid structure with at least 3 days a week onsite. What You'll Be Doing: Process weekly payroll for 500 U.S. and international employees with accuracy and efficiency Maintain, review, and audit timesheets-handling last-minute updates when needed Calculate and manage payroll deductions, including taxes, benefits, and voluntary contributions Provide timely, professional responses to payroll questions from employees and leadership Conduct recurring payroll audits to maintain data accuracy and compliance What You Bring 3 years of full-cycle, high-volume payroll experience (500 employees) Strong experience with UKG Strong Excel skills, including formulas and formatting Excellent organization skills with the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-moving environment A proactive mindset, strong confidentiality, and attention to numerical detail Pay Details: $31.00 to $37.00 per hour Search managed by: Jessica Robbins 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 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.

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