Job Details

HR & Payroll Coordinator

Location: Onsite – Portland, OR

Schedule: Monday–Friday | Full-Time

Pay Rate: $26.00 – $30/hour DOE

Status: Contract-to-Hire

Benefits Upon Conversion to Permanent Hire:

• 100% employer-paid medical premiums
• Bonus eligibility
• Comprehensive benefits package and long-term growth opportunity

Overview

A client of LHH Recruitment is seeking a detail-oriented and reliable HR & Payroll Coordinator to support day-to-day human resources and payroll operations. This is an onsite, contract-to-hire opportunity with strong long-term potential for growth and stability. The ideal candidate brings hands-on HR and payroll experience, exceptional attention to detail, and a service-oriented mindset.

Key Responsibilities

• Process payroll accurately and on time; review employee time records, adjustments, and deductions
• Support HR operations including onboarding, employee records management, and HRIS updates
• Serve as a point of contact for employee questions related to payroll, benefits, and basic HR policies
• Assist with benefits administration, enrollments, and employee changes
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee files and documentation
• Partner with HR and leadership on audits, reporting, and process improvements
• Assist with special HR projects as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required (Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred)
• 2+ years of HR and payroll experience ideal
• Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information professionally
• Comfortable working onsite in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Proficient with HRIS and payroll systems

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits, and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

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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