Hr Payroll Specialist Jobs in Federal Way, WA

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Payroll Specialist

Tacoma, WA
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Temporary / Contract
26 - 30 USD / Hourly
Robert Half is seeking a Payroll Specialist to manage payroll processing and ensure compliance with labor regulations. This contract role is ideal for payroll professionals.Responsibilities:<ul><li>Process bi-weekly payroll for employees.</li><li>Maintain payroll records and resolve discrepancies.</li><li>Ensure compliance with tax and labor laws.</li><li>Respond to employee payroll inquiries.</li></ul>
2026-10-30T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Kent, WA
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Temporary / Contract
26 - 30 USD / Hourly
Robert Half is seeking a Payroll Specialist to manage payroll processing and ensure compliance with labor regulations. This contract role is ideal for payroll professionals.Responsibilities:<ul><li>Process bi-weekly payroll for employees.</li><li>Maintain payroll records and resolve discrepancies.</li><li>Ensure compliance with tax and labor laws.</li><li>Respond to employee payroll inquiries.</li></ul>
2026-10-30T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Olympia, WA
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Temporary / Contract
26 - 30 USD / Hourly
Robert Half is seeking a Payroll Specialist to manage payroll processing and ensure compliance with labor regulations. This contract role is ideal for payroll professionals.Responsibilities:<ul><li>Process bi-weekly payroll for employees.</li><li>Maintain payroll records and resolve discrepancies.</li><li>Ensure compliance with tax and labor laws.</li><li>Respond to employee payroll inquiries.</li></ul>
2026-10-30T00:00:00Z

Human Resources (HR) Specialist

Redmond, WA
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Temporary / Contract
27 - 35 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented HR & Payroll Specialist to support day-to-day people operations in Redmond, Washington. This Contract position will help maintain accurate payroll and employee records while contributing to a positive and well-organized employee experience. The role also supports hiring coordination, onboarding and separation activities, and benefits-related administration. Success in this position requires strong judgment, professionalism, and the ability to work effectively with HR systems and internal stakeholders. Responsibilities:• Administer payroll activities with a high level of accuracy, verifying employee data, pay-related updates, and supporting timely processing.• Coordinate employee onboarding and offboarding tasks, including documentation, scheduling, system updates, and communication with key partners.• Review and reconcile benefits information to help ensure deductions, enrollments, and records align correctly.• Assist with recruiting support by scheduling interviews, confirming appointments, maintaining candidate records, and communicating professionally with applicants.• Maintain organized departmental records and HR documentation in accordance with company procedures and data privacy standards.• Enter and update employee information within HRIS platforms, including Paylocity, to keep personnel data current and reliable.• Respond to employee questions related to payroll, benefits, and general HR processes with a courteous and service-oriented approach.• Support administrative HR projects and process improvements, including activities tied to payroll or HR system updates when needed.
2026-11-02T00:00:00Z

Human Resources (HR) Specialist

Shelton, WA
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Temporary to Hire
33 - 38 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Human Resources Specialist to support a local company in Shelton Washington. This contract opportunity with the potential for a permanent role is ideal for someone who can manage sensitive employee information with professionalism, sound judgment, and a strong sense of accountability. The role will contribute across recruiting, onboarding, leave and benefits coordination, records administration, and daily HR support while partnering closely with internal departments. This role is 100% on site, in office, Monday through Friday. Responsibilities:• Coordinate recruitment activities from job posting through candidate processing, including organizing interview materials and maintaining accurate status updates throughout each stage.• Manage pre-employment steps such as background documentation, reference checks, screening requirements, conditional offer preparation, and related follow-up.• Facilitate onboarding by preparing employee paperwork, supporting orientation-related tasks, and ensuring completion and tracking of required employment documents.• Maintain organized personnel records in both physical and electronic formats while protecting confidential files and complying with public entity standards.• Support benefits and leave administration by tracking requests, communicating with employees, and helping maintain accurate documentation for ongoing cases.• Partner with risk and internal support teams to gather information, monitor claims activity, and assist with HR-related coordination needs.• Provide day-to-day human resources support across generalist functions, helping employees and managers navigate routine processes and policy-related questions.• Work collaboratively with multiple departments to collect information, monitor compliance steps, and support consistent HR administration.• Utilize HR systems such as NeoGov and Tyler Technologies for onboarding, tracking, and training-related processes as needed.
2026-10-30T00:00:00Z

Payroll Manager

Seattle, WA
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Permanent / Full Time
100000 - 130000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Payroll Manager to lead payroll operations for a large, multi-state workforce in Seattle, Washington. This position plays a central role in delivering accurate and compliant payroll while partnering with accounting, human resources, finance, and operations leaders. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, deep technical payroll knowledge, and a commitment to improving processes that support both employees and the business. Responsibilities:• Lead the full payroll cycle for a multi-state employee population, ensuring each pay period is processed accurately, on schedule, and in compliance with applicable laws.• Guide and develop payroll team members through coaching, training, workload oversight, and performance management.• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to align payroll activities with accounting, benefits, finance, and operational requirements.• Review employee payroll records and pay-impacting changes such as new hires, status updates, separations, and final payments to maintain data accuracy.• Manage payroll-related reconciliations, journal entries, tax submissions, year-end forms, garnishments, retirement deductions, and benefit withholdings.• Resolve payroll questions and discrepancies by providing timely support to employees and addressing complex issues with professionalism and discretion.• Maintain payroll controls, documentation, system settings, user access, and security practices to protect confidential information and support compliance.• Produce payroll reporting, audit schedules, and performance metrics to monitor accuracy, identify trends, and strengthen internal processes.• Drive continuous improvement by refining workflows, enhancing system usage, and recommending more efficient payroll practices. Benefits<ul><li>Retirement: Profit Sharing- eligibility starts at year 1. Vesting begins at year 2 at 20%, increasing 20% annually to 100% at year 6. Contribution depends on company profit and annual comp; a conservative figure is about 15% of annual comp per year. It functions as a retirement plan the employee doesn’t pay into.</li><li>PTO: 2 weeks (negotiable up to 3)</li><li>Holidays: 7 days (put also get Seattle Sick Leave)</li><li>Health Coverage: Medical through United Healthcare (3 plans, standard employer/employee cost split), plus dental, vision,</li></ul>
2026-10-19T00:00:00Z

Payroll Clerk

Federal Way, WA
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Temporary / Contract
25 - 31 USD / Hourly
Robert Half is seeking a Payroll Clerk to join our permanent Engagement Professionals (FTEP) program. As a permanent salaried employee of Robert Half, you will support a variety of organizations on project-based and interim payroll assignments. This role is ideal for payroll professionals who enjoy variety, learning new systems, and helping organizations maintain accurate payroll operations. Responsibilities Process weekly, bi-weekly, semi-monthly, and monthly payrolls Review and audit employee timecards for accuracy Enter payroll data, deductions, reimbursements, and adjustments Maintain employee payroll records and ensure data integrity Assist with payroll tax, garnishment, and benefit deduction processing Respond to employee payroll inquiries and resolve discrepancies Reconcile payroll reports and assist with month-end activities Support year-end payroll processing, including W-2 preparation Ensure compliance with payroll policies and procedures Assist with payroll system implementations and special projects
2026-11-02T00:00:00Z

Legal Billing Specialist

Seattle, WA
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Permanent / Full Time
60000 - 85000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Legal Billing Specialist to support accurate, timely invoicing for a busy services environment in Seattle, Washington. This position plays a key role in managing client billing activity, resolving invoice-related questions, and maintaining adherence to outside counsel billing guidelines. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to work effectively with attorneys, clients, and internal teams. Responsibilities:• Manage the full billing process for assigned matters, including preparing draft invoices, revising charges, finalizing bills, and posting completed invoices.• Act as a primary point of contact for billing inquiries, partnering with attorneys and clients to address questions and resolve discrepancies promptly.• Interpret and apply client-specific billing rules to help ensure invoices meet submission standards and are processed without delays.• Work closely with staff across departments to improve billing workflows, strengthen accuracy, and support a smooth invoicing cycle.• Coordinate electronic billing activities, including compliance with client requirements related to submissions, accrual reporting, and budget tracking.• Review billing data carefully to identify issues, make necessary corrections, and maintain complete and accurate records.• Communicate clearly with a wide range of stakeholders to gather approvals, clarify instructions, and keep billing matters moving forward. The salary range for this position is $60,000 to $85,000 + discretionary bonus. Benefits:Retirement: 401(k) 3% match, plus profit sharingPTO: Starting at about 17 days per year, accruing from the first paycheckHolidays: 6 Standard holidaysHealth Coverage: 3 Premera Blue Cross plans (2 HSA eligible) with low individual premiums; base dental and vision at no costOther: Employer-paid life insurance, disability insurance, $150/month commuter allowance, parental leave, community service leave
2026-10-23T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Specialist

Everett, WA
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Permanent / Full Time
30 - 40 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to support manufacturing accounting operations in Everett, Washington. This position is suited for a detail-focused individual who can handle a high volume of transactions, coordinate effectively with internal teams and vendors, and maintain accuracy in a deadline-driven setting. The role will play an important part in strengthening payment workflows, supporting financial close activities, and helping improve the overall efficiency of accounts payable processes. Responsibilities:• Handle a large volume of supplier invoices, ensuring entries are completed accurately and within required timeframes.• Oversee accounts payable activities across the procure-to-pay cycle, including purchase order review, invoice entry, approval follow-up, and payment coordination.• Assign invoice charges to the correct general ledger accounts, departments, and cost centers to maintain accurate financial records.• Compare freight-related billing against shipping records, purchase documentation, contracts, and carrier terms to confirm accuracy.• Complete three-way matching by validating purchase orders, receiving records, and invoices before processing.• Verify that invoices meet internal approval requirements and align with established company policies and controls.• Reconcile vendor statements, investigate discrepancies, and work with appropriate parties to resolve outstanding issues promptly.• Maintain vendor account information, assist with onboarding support, and respond to payment or invoice status questions from internal and external stakeholders.• Contribute to month-end close by preparing accrual support, completing reconciliations, generating AP-related reporting, and supplying documentation for audit requests.• Partner with department leaders to improve invoice workflows, strengthen cost allocation accuracy, and identify opportunities to enhance AP procedures and controls. The pay range for this position is $30.00 to $40.00 per hour. Benefits:Medical/Dental/Vision - employer paid for employeeLife and AD&D insuranceSTD/LTD401k with 6% match21.67 PTO days per year accrued6 designated holidays + 4 floating holidays
2026-10-02T00:00:00Z

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