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Payroll Specialist
<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>
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in full-cycle payroll processing.<br>• Proficiency in Dayforce payroll software is required.<br>• Prior experience managing payroll for both U.S. and Canadian employees.<br>• Familiarity with union environments and collective bargaining agreements.<br>• Strong attention to detail and ability to handle payroll across multiple locations.<br>• Capable of working independently in a remote setting while maintaining accuracy.<br>• Proven ability to manage payroll for organizations with 101–500 employees.<br>• Experience with multi-state payroll operations.
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  • Vancouver,, WA
  • remote
  • Temporary
  • 40.00 - 50.00 USD / Hourly
  • <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>
  • 2026-02-07T20:53:38Z

Payroll Specialist Job in Vancouver,, WA | Robert Half