Payroll Specialist - job 1 of 8

As a Payroll Specialist at LHH Recruitment Solutions in Media, PA, your main responsibilities will include processing multi-state payroll for approximately 300 employees using Paylocity, ensuring compliance with payroll regulations, handling payroll inquiries, maintaining employee records, collaborating with HR and finance teams, and generating payroll reports.

To apply for the Payroll Specialist position at LHH Recruitment Solutions, candidates should have a minimum of 5 years of experience processing multi-state payroll through Paylocity. Additionally, a strong understanding of payroll laws and regulations, excellent organizational skills, and attention to detail are required.

Candidates applying for the Payroll Specialist role at LHH Recruitment Solutions should be familiar with Paylocity, as it’s the primary software used for processing payroll and maintaining employee records.

While benefits administration experience is considered a plus for the Payroll Specialist position at LHH Recruitment Solutions, it is not a strict requirement. The focus is primarily on your payroll processing expertise.

LHH Recruitment Solutions ensures compliance in payroll processing by requiring their Payroll Specialist to stay updated with federal, state, and local payroll regulations and to maintain accuracy throughout the entire payroll process.

When answering this question, discuss specific instances where you utilized Paylocity to manage payroll processing. Highlight the number of employees you managed, any complex payroll situations you handled, and ensure you convey your proficiency with the software.

To respond effectively, outline your approach to verifying data entry, your methods for checking calculations, and how you stay updated with any changes in payroll laws. Providing examples of past experiences can strengthen your answer.

In your answer, describe the steps you take to identify, investigate, and resolve discrepancies. Emphasize your communication skills and ability to collaborate with HR or affected employees in the resolution process.

Discuss specific challenges you've faced in managing multi-state payroll, such as varying tax regulations or compliance issues, and illustrate how you successfully navigated these challenges through research and careful planning.

Talk about the types of payroll reports you have generated, such as summary reports or tax liability reports, and explain how you ensure they are accurate and compliant while highlighting their importance for the company.

Focus on discussing your understanding of confidentiality standards and your experience in securely managing sensitive employee information. Include specific measures you take to protect this information.

Mention any strategies you use to stay informed about payroll regulations, such as attending workshops, participating in relevant forums, or subscribing to payroll industry publications.

Illustrate your approach by describing how you would assess task urgency and importance and how you can effectively manage workloads during peak payroll periods to meet deadlines.

Discuss the importance of clear communication with HR, finance, and employees while outlining how effective communication helps build trust and resolve issues related to payroll accuracy.

Provide a specific example of a situation where you identified an inefficiency in the payroll process, the steps you took to propose improvements, and the positive outcomes that were achieved as a result.