<p>Our client is a manufacturing/distribution organization currently undergoing a major operational transformation, including the relocation of their headquarters and core functions to the Portland/Vancouver Metro area. As part of this transition, the organization is seeking a senior-level Payroll Leader to own and guide the migration, stabilization, and long-term success of the payroll function.</p><p><br></p><p>This is a highly visible, hands-on role ideal for a seasoned payroll management professional who has experience leading payroll transformations, building processes from the ground up, and operating as both a strategic advisor and an operational leader.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Lead the end-to-end payroll transition as part of the broader HQ relocation and “lift-and-shift” initiative</li><li>Serve as the local payroll subject-matter expert, owning payroll operations during and after the transition</li><li>Build, document, and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) for payroll processes, ensuring scalability, compliance, and operational excellence</li><li>Advise and consult leadership on best practices related to payroll structure, governance, controls, and process design</li><li>Act as a strong people and process leader—jumping in as needed to support day-to-day payroll activities while the function is being established</li><li>Collaborate closely with Finance, HR, and external partners to ensure seamless execution and alignment</li><li>Help shape the payroll function long-term, laying the foundation for a sustainable and well-governed operation in the new location</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Ideal Candidate Profile</p><ul><li>Proven experience in payroll leadership (Manager, Director, or VP-level), with deep hands-on payroll knowledge</li><li>Demonstrated success building or transforming payroll operations, including process design and SOP development</li><li>Experience supporting organizational change, relocations, system transitions, or large-scale payroll projects strongly preferred</li><li>Comfortable operating in a consultative, advisory capacity while remaining highly execution-focused</li><li>Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence, guide, and support cross-functional teams</li><li>Exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills, and follow-through</li><li>Exposure to Paycom is a plus, but not must-have </li><li>Local to the Portland/Vancouver area, with the ability to be onsite and embedded with the team</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Culture & Environment</p><p>Culture fit is critically important to this organization. The ideal candidate will be collaborative, grounded, adaptable, and excited to help build something new. This role will sit within a beautiful office in the Portland/Vancouver Metro area, offering an outstanding work environment, modern amenities, and a strong sense of momentum and investment in people.</p>
<p>Charlie Gilmur with Robert Half is looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Payroll Administrator. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic environment managing payroll operations The ideal candidate will play a key role in ensuring accurate payroll processing while collaborating with various departments and building expertise across complex payroll systems.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Process full-cycle payroll for employees across multiple states, ensuring compliance with all regulations and policies.</p><p>• Handle payroll for hourly employees, including calculations for shift differentials and overtime.</p><p>• Support payroll operations for multiple legal entities, maintaining accuracy and consistency.</p><p>• Collaborate with the team to address payroll inquiries and resolve discrepancies efficiently.</p><p><br></p><p>Please reach out to Charlie Gilmur with Robert Half to review this position. Job Order: 03600-0013364570</p><p><br></p>
<p>Charlie Gilmur with Robert Half is looking for a Payroll Specialist to join our team in Tigard, Oregon. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in managing full-cycle payroll processes for a multi-state workforce, ensuring accuracy and compliance with all regulations. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute your expertise in payroll administration while working in a dynamic and collaborative environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Process full-cycle payroll for a multi-state workforce, ensuring timely and accurate payments.</p><p>• Manage payroll for a team of 100+ employees, including unionized staff, while adhering to applicable labor laws.</p><p>• Utilize ADP Workforce Now and other payroll software to efficiently handle payroll operations.</p><p>• Review and manually enter timecards, verifying accuracy and resolving discrepancies.</p><p>• Maintain compliance with state and federal tax regulations and reporting requirements.</p><p>• Reconcile payroll data and prepare reports for management review.</p><p>• Handle payroll-related inquiries from employees, providing clear and thorough support.</p><p>• Collaborate with HR and accounting teams to ensure seamless integration of payroll processes.</p><p>• Stay updated on changes in payroll laws and software functionalities to enhance efficiency.</p><p>• Assist with audits and ensure proper documentation for payroll records.</p><p><br></p><p>Please reach out to Charlie Gilmur with Robert Half to review this position. Job Order: 03600-0013383952</p><p><br></p>
<p>Sara Walker with Robert Half is looking for an experienced Payroll Administrator to join our team in Portland, Oregon. This role combines payroll processing with human resources functions, serving a diverse workforce across multiple states. The ideal candidate will ensure accurate payroll execution, maintain compliance with payroll regulations, and provide support on benefits administration and employee inquiries.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Process semi-monthly payroll for employees across multiple states, including handling off-cycle payroll runs when necessary.</p><p>• Administer benefits programs and manage leave of absence processes, ensuring accurate leave pay calculations.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with payroll tax regulations and maintain up-to-date knowledge of multi-state requirements.</p><p>• Support onboarding and offboarding processes, including payroll and benefits setup for new hires and terminations.</p><p>• Address employee inquiries related to payroll and benefits, providing clear and timely responses.</p><p>• Collaborate with other departments to ensure payroll accuracy and resolve discrepancies.</p><p>• Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive employee information with discretion.</p><p>• Generate and analyze payroll reports to identify trends and ensure data accuracy.</p><p>• Assist in audits and compliance evaluations related to payroll and human resources.</p><p>• Stay informed about industry best practices and updates to payroll systems and legislation.</p><p><br></p><p>Please reach out to Sara Walker with Robert Half to review this position. Job Order: 03600-0013383498</p><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Payroll Specialist to join our client in Vancouver, Washington. This is a long-term contract position supporting payroll operations across multiple locations and employee groups, including union and non-union environments. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in payroll systems, particularly Dayforce, and the ability to handle complex payroll processes with accuracy and confidentiality.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Process payroll from start to finish for approximately 250 employees across various locations and departments.</p><p>• Manage payroll for both union and non-union employees, ensuring compliance with collective bargaining agreements.</p><p>• Administer payroll for employees in factories and distribution centers, maintaining accuracy and timeliness.</p><p>• Utilize Dayforce software to perform payroll data audits, reporting, and troubleshooting.</p><p>• Collaborate with internal teams to address payroll compliance issues and escalate concerns when necessary.</p><p>• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies, providing timely responses to employee inquiries.</p><p>• Ensure all payroll activities are conducted with strict confidentiality and adherence to company policies.</p><p>• Support payroll operations for employees across multiple locations, including U.S. and Canadian payroll.</p><p>• Provide short-term coverage for established payroll processes with minimal supervision.</p>
<p>We are looking for a skilled Payroll Specialist to join our client on a contract basis in Portland, Oregon. In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing for a large, multi-state organization. This position is ideal for professionals who thrive in dynamic environments and have experience handling payroll for large teams.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Process full-cycle payroll for a large, multi-state company, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations.</p><p>• Manage payroll for over 500 employees, verifying accuracy and resolving discrepancies.</p><p>• Utilize UKG for payroll transactions efficiently and maintain accurate records.</p><p>• Address payroll inquiries from employees and provide timely resolutions.</p><p>• Ensure proper tax filings and deductions are applied across multiple states.</p><p>• Collaborate with HR and finance teams to ensure seamless payroll operations.</p><p>• Perform regular audits to identify and correct payroll errors.</p><p>• Stay updated on payroll laws and regulations to ensure compliance.</p><p>• Generate reports and analyze payroll data for internal use.</p>
<p>We are looking for a skilled Payroll Tax and Compliance Administrator to join our client's team in Lake Oswego, Oregon. This is a long-term contract position that requires expertise in payroll tax processes, compliance, and reporting for multi-state operations. The ideal candidate will play a key role in ensuring accurate tax filings, reconciling payroll entries, and improving payroll functions across multiple entities.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare and file weekly tax deposits and ensure timely payments.</p><p>• Manage quarterly payroll tax reporting, including forms such as 940s and 941s.</p><p>• Address tax notices and resolve retrospective compliance issues.</p><p>• Align prospective payroll and tax processes, ensuring readiness for upcoming reporting periods.</p><p>• Handle workers’ compensation reporting and documentation.</p><p>• Reconcile payroll entries to the general ledger to ensure accuracy.</p><p>• Access and navigate state websites to file tax reports and maintain compliance.</p><p>• Oversee tax filings for multi-state operations</p><p>• Streamline payroll functions and processes to improve efficiency across six entities.</p><p>• Support payroll operations for approximately 3,000 employees </p>
We are looking for a skilled Bookkeeper to join our team on a contract basis in Vancouver, Washington. In this role, you will handle essential financial tasks, ensuring accuracy and compliance across accounts. This position requires expertise in bookkeeping and familiarity with financial software to manage day-to-day operations efficiently.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Maintain accurate financial records, including accounts payable and accounts receivable.<br>• Perform regular bank reconciliations to ensure financial accuracy.<br>• Prepare and process payroll, ensuring timely and accurate payments.<br>• Utilize QuickBooks to manage and track financial transactions.<br>• Reconcile accounts to ensure consistency and compliance with financial standards.<br>• Generate financial reports and summaries for management review.<br>• Assist with contract administration and cost accounting processes.<br>• Review and verify invoices, ensuring proper documentation and approvals.<br>• Support the preparation of financial notes and projections.<br>• Collaborate with team members to streamline office functions and improve efficiency.
<p>We are looking for an <strong>experienced Assistant Controller</strong> to join our client's team in <strong>Portland, Oregon</strong>. This is a<strong> long-term contract position</strong> offering the opportunity to contribute to a growing organization while overseeing essential accounting operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial reporting, audit processes, and month-end close procedures, along with the ability to manage and mentor accounting staff.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee month-end close processes to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.</p><p>• Manage general ledger functions, including journal entries and account reconciliations.</p><p>• Coordinate financial statement audits and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.</p><p>• Prepare and analyze financial reports to support organizational decision-making.</p><p>• Supervise accounts payable and accounts receivable functions, providing guidance to direct reports.</p><p>• Assist with the implementation and stabilization of new accounting systems, including NetSuite.</p><p>• Collaborate with internal teams to improve operational efficiency and financial accuracy.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with tax regulations and oversee property management accounting.</p><p>• Support payroll management and provide strategic input for process improvements.</p><p>• Mentor and develop accounting staff, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.</p>
<p>We are looking for a skilled Sr. Accountant to join our client's team on a short-term contract basis in Newberg, Oregon. This position is ideal for someone with a strong background in accounting processes, including payroll reconciliations and journal entries. The ideal candidate will play a key role in ensuring accuracy across financial records and maintaining compliance with industry standards.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Perform detailed payroll reconciliations to ensure accuracy and resolve discrepancies.</p><p>• Manage journal entries and ensure they are correctly recorded in the general ledger.</p><p>• Conduct thorough reconciliations of bank accounts, including payroll-related accounts.</p><p>• Oversee month-end close processes to finalize financial statements.</p><p>• Maintain and analyze general ledger accounts to ensure proper reporting.</p><p>• Identify and address outstanding checks in bank accounts.</p><p>• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure compliance with accounting standards.</p><p>• Provide insights and recommendations based on financial data analysis.</p><p>• Support audits by preparing required documentation and reports.</p>
<p>Charlie Gilmur with Robert Half is looking for an experienced Total Rewards Director to lead and oversee compensation and benefits strategies within the higher education sector. Based in Portland, Oregon, this role requires a strategic thinker with expertise in developing equitable and comprehensive rewards programs that align with organizational goals. The ideal candidate will bring innovative approaches to enhance employee satisfaction and retention while ensuring compliance with industry standards and legal regulations.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Provide expert consultation to executive leadership and management teams regarding compensation and benefits programs and policies.</p><p>• Develop and manage comprehensive compensation and benefits models that promote equity, performance, and alignment with organizational objectives.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations while integrating industry best practices into rewards strategies.</p><p>• Lead the evaluation and classification of positions to ensure fair pay and job alignment, with a focus on equity.</p><p>• Prepare and present detailed forecasts, analyses, and recommendations on compensation strategies to leadership.</p><p>• Build transparency around policies and processes through effective communication and stakeholder collaboration.</p><p>• Oversee the administration of benefits programs while driving improvements to employee satisfaction and well-being.</p><p>• Address complex challenges in classification and compensation with innovative solutions.</p><p>• Collaborate with the well-being committee to design and implement initiatives that support employee health and engagement.</p><p>• Participate in strategic planning and contribute to the development of the People Strategy, Equity, and Culture division.</p><p><br></p><p>Please reach out to Charlie Gilmur with Robert Half to review this position. Job Order: 03600-0013368378</p><p><br></p>
<p>Charlie Gilmur is partnering with a confidential company to find a detail-oriented and analytical Payroll Analyst to join its dynamic team. Reporting to leadership, this role is critical in ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing, compliance with regulations, and continuous improvement of payroll operations.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Process and audit bi-weekly payroll for multiple states, ensuring accuracy and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations</li><li>Maintain payroll records and documentation in accordance with company policies and legal requirements</li><li>Collaborate with HR and Finance teams to reconcile payroll data and resolve discrepancies</li><li>Assist in year-end processes including W-2 preparation and tax filings</li><li>Analyze payroll trends and metrics to support strategic decision-making</li><li>Support internal and external audits related to payroll</li><li>Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance payroll efficiency and accuracy</li></ul><p>Please reach out to Charlie Gilmur with Robert Half to review this position. Job Order: 03600-0013324519</p><p><br></p>
<p>We are seeking a detail‑oriented Human Resources Coordinator to support daily HR operations for our client. This contract role plays a key part in administering HR processes, maintaining compliance, and ensuring smooth coordination across benefits, employee relations, onboarding, and recruitment. The ideal candidate is proactive, organized, and comfortable managing a wide range of HR responsibilities in a fast‑paced environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Support HR leadership in coordinating department activities, implementing HR policies, and maintaining HR systems and procedures</p><p>• Maintain accurate employee and applicant documentation, personnel files, HR records, and required compliance documentation (I‑9, OSHA, workers’ compensation, unemployment, etc.)</p><p>• Assist with employee relations matters, including tracking corrective actions, monitoring attendance, supporting investigations, and escalating issues to HR leadership</p><p>• Coordinate recruitment and onboarding activities, including posting jobs, reviewing applications, scheduling interviews, and supporting performance evaluation tracking</p><p>• Support benefits administration, including eligibility monitoring, enrollments/changes, COBRA processing, and annual open enrollment coordination</p><p>• Prepare routine HR reports, maintain department documentation, and participate in HR meetings and follow‑up tasks</p>
<p>This role provides an opportunity for a dedicated individual who aspires to begin a solid career in Human Resources. The successful candidate will bring a range of essential skills that will assist our HR department in maintaining their daily operations.</p><p>Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Support the HR Department's recruitment process by posting job ads, screening resumes, scheduling interviews, and facilitating the onboarding process for new hires.</li><li>Help maintain and manage the company's HR database and employee records.</li><li>Provide administrative support to the HR team, including scheduling meetings, recording minutes, and preparing reports.</li><li>Process employee requests and provide relevant information.</li><li>Coordinate HR projects, meetings, and training seminars.</li><li>Assist in the organization of company events as needed.</li></ul><p><br></p>
