We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to support a public-sector organization in Bend, Oregon through a Contract assignment. This role will focus on accurate payroll administration for a large employee population, with particular attention to overtime calculations and year-end W-2 reporting for nonexempt staff. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience in complex governmental payroll environments and can establish reliable processes that ensure compliance across multiple pay scenarios, including union-related rules. Responsibilities: • Manage end-to-end payroll activities for a workforce of approximately 1,200 employees, ensuring timely and accurate processing. • Develop and implement a practical method for capturing overtime for salaried nonexempt employees so year-end W-2 reporting is completed correctly. • Review payroll data for 600 to 700 nonexempt employees and verify that overtime earnings are calculated and recorded in accordance with applicable regulations. • Support payroll administration involving guaranteed overtime arrangements and validate pay treatment for designated employee groups. • Apply union payroll rules across seven bargaining units and help maintain compliance with negotiated wage and overtime provisions. • Use Tyler Munis to audit payroll records, research discrepancies, and maintain accurate employee pay information. • Partner with internal stakeholders to resolve payroll issues, clarify reporting requirements, and keep payroll operations running smoothly during staffing gaps. • Analyze payroll exceptions and recommend process improvements that strengthen accuracy, consistency, and year-end reporting readiness.

• Demonstrated experience processing full-cycle payroll in a governmental or public-sector environment. • Proven ability to manage payroll for large employee populations of 500 or more. • Strong knowledge of overtime rules, including payroll treatment for salaried nonexempt employees. • Experience supporting union payroll and interpreting pay practices tied to multiple bargaining agreements. • Hands-on proficiency with Tyler Technologies Munis for payroll processing and reporting. • Solid understanding of W-2 payroll reporting requirements and year-end reconciliation practices. • Ability to create clear payroll tracking processes and resolve complex pay issues with accuracy and sound judgment.

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Bend, OR
remote
Temporary / Contract
30 - 35 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to support a public-sector organization in Bend, Oregon through a Contract assignment. This role will focus on accurate payroll administration for a large employee population, with particular attention to overtime calculations and year-end W-2 reporting for nonexempt staff. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience in complex governmental payroll environments and can establish reliable processes that ensure compliance across multiple pay scenarios, including union-related rules. Responsibilities: • Manage end-to-end payroll activities for a workforce of approximately 1,200 employees, ensuring timely and accurate processing. • Develop and implement a practical method for capturing overtime for salaried nonexempt employees so year-end W-2 reporting is completed correctly. • Review payroll data for 600 to 700 nonexempt employees and verify that overtime earnings are calculated and recorded in accordance with applicable regulations. • Support payroll administration involving guaranteed overtime arrangements and validate pay treatment for designated employee groups. • Apply union payroll rules across seven bargaining units and help maintain compliance with negotiated wage and overtime provisions. • Use Tyler Munis to audit payroll records, research discrepancies, and maintain accurate employee pay information. • Partner with internal stakeholders to resolve payroll issues, clarify reporting requirements, and keep payroll operations running smoothly during staffing gaps. • Analyze payroll exceptions and recommend process improvements that strengthen accuracy, consistency, and year-end reporting readiness.
2026-11-10T00:00:00Z

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