12 Results for 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

Snr. Payroll Specialist

Tacoma, WA
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Permanent / Full Time
95000 - 105000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Snr. Payroll Specialist to join a growing organization in Tacoma, Washington. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented payroll specialist who can manage weekly payroll with accuracy, adapt quickly to shifting priorities, and provide dependable support across the team. The position plays a key part in maintaining payroll operations for staff employees while also contributing to broader department initiatives and cross-functional coordination. Responsibilities:• Administer weekly payroll for exempt and non-exempt staff employees, ensuring timely and accurate processing for a large employee population.• Serve as a dependable backup for payroll team members by stepping in to maintain continuity during absences, peak periods, and operational changes.• Manage employee payroll records and transactions, including onboarding, status updates, pay changes, and separations.• Assist with payroll-related projects by partnering with leadership on department initiatives, business start-ups, and upcoming system implementation efforts.• Support compliance-related payroll activities such as handling wage garnishment processing and maintaining accurate documentation.• Maintain organized personnel files and payroll records to support audit readiness and day-to-day operations.• Work closely with recruiters and site leadership to facilitate onboarding steps, including employment-related authorizations and new employee documentation for staff employees.• Provide payroll support across a multi-state workforce and help address the complexities that come with varying state requirements.• Contribute as a senior member of the team with the potential to take on added supervisory support responsibilities in partnership with the Payroll Manager. The salary range for this position is $95k to $105k. Excellent Benefits available with this position include medical, dental and vision with very little out of pocket costs; life and disability insurances; participation in the company’s 401(k) plan with a 4% match and 15 days of paid vacation, 5 days of paid sick leave and 9 paid holidays per calendar year. As well, enjoy a hybrid work schedule!
2026-11-04T00:00:00Z

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

Accounts Payable Specialist

Bellevue, WA
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Temporary / Contract
28.5 - 33 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to support government-related financial operations in Bellevue, Washington. This Contract position is ideal for someone who brings Reviews invoices for accuracy, calculation of applicable sales tax, proper supporting documentation with the authorized approval and appropriate coding of expenditures to process for payment and reconcile.Reconcile, audit and review monthly ProCard statements and code with accurate account codes which require in-depth knowledge of the Business Expense and ProCard Policies and Procedures to ensure rules and regulations are followed.Performs duties and projects as assigned or apparent.Administrative tasks may include but are not limited to processing of mail; scanning; data entry; batch verification, etc.Reviews routine finance/accounting-related transactions, input/output and other materials such as records, reports, invoices, and ledgers for timeliness, completeness and reasonableness; validates accuracy of data and compliance with explicit internal requirements, coding conventions, procedures, and guidelines; identifies questionable and/or potentially non-compliant data/matters; initiates prompt action to correct/resolve independently where a standard course of action is clearly prescribed; seeks the assistance of more experienced employees in the handling of non-routine or precedent-setting matters.
2026-11-06T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Specialist

Bellevue, WA
onsite
Temporary to Hire
30.875 - 35.75 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a team in a contract position with strong long-term potential. This role supports day-to-day payables, billing coordination, and office administration while partnering closely with the Controller in a fast-paced environment. The position is fully onsite at the start, with the possibility of a hybrid schedule after the initial training period, and requires someone who is dependable, organized, and comfortable managing both accounting tasks and occasional local document delivery. Responsibilities: • Process incoming invoices accurately, verify supporting details, and enter payment information into the accounting system in a timely manner. • Support the full accounts payable cycle, including account coding, payment coordination, ACH activity, and preparation for check runs. • Assist the Controller with billing documentation, accounting records, and other operational tasks that keep financial workflows moving efficiently. • Communicate with vendors and internal contacts to resolve invoice discrepancies, answer billing questions, and provide updates related to purchase orders. • Maintain organized financial files and administrative records to ensure documentation is complete, accessible, and audit-ready. • Provide general office support for a small team, helping manage routine administrative needs and ensuring daily operations run smoothly. • Deliver billing paperwork to local escrow offices when needed and track time-sensitive documents to help meet deadlines. • Adapt to accounting software tools and support evolving processes or system-related changes as business needs develop.
2026-11-04T00:00:00Z

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.
2026-11-03T00:00:00Z

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 Clerk

Lynnwood, WA
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Temporary / Contract
25 - 35 USD / Hourly
We are seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist with full cycle AP experience to support ongoing accounts payable operations. This role focuses on invoice entry, invoice review and resolution, and vendor statement reconciliation using Workday. The You will process approximately 800–1,000 invoices per month and uses OCR and AI tools to support its workflow. Key Responsibilities Enter and review invoices in Workday, ensuring accurate information and complete supporting documentation. Process invoices through the optical character recognition (OCR) workflow in Workday, verify captured data, and correct errors. Research and resolve invoice discrepancies, working with vendors and internal teams to address outstanding questions. Review and reconcile vendor statements, research missing invoices, and resolve account discrepancies. Monitor the shared AP inbox and respond to internal and external inquiries in a timely, detail oriented manner. Review employee expense reports for accuracy, supporting receipts, and compliance with company policies. Maintain organized AP records and complete recurring processing tasks accurately and consistently.
2026-10-30T00:00:00Z

Workers Compensation Paralegal

Seattle, WA
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Permanent / Full Time
70000 - 95000 USD / Yearly
A boutique workers compensation law firm in Seattle is seeking an experienced Workers Compensation Paralegal to join their tenured team. This role supports multiple attorneys on cases from intake, through administrative process, litigation and trial. Paralegals regularly communicate with clients and support throughout the duration of their case. The salary range is 70-95k base with additional bonus earnings. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance. The firm pays the full monthly insurance premiums for employees and their children and spouses can be added at expense. The firm contributes 3% towards a 401k (no employee contribution required). They additionally offer 12 days of sick time, 12 days of vacation time, an Orca Card, gym access and other perks. Responsibilities:• Manage workers’ compensation files from initial intake through administrative process, litigation and trial, keeping matters organized and progressing on schedule.• Support multiple attorneys by preparing case materials, coordinating deadlines, and maintaining thorough documentation throughout each stage of a claim.• Communicate regularly with clients to provide updates, gather information, and offer compassionate, attentive support during the legal process.• Draft, review, and organize legal documents and correspondence.• Assist with litigation and hearing preparation.• Track procedural deadlines and filing requirements to help ensure compliance with workers’ compensation rules and timelines.• Maintain accurate information in case management systems and monitor the status of active matters.• Coordinate with medical providers, clients, attorneys, and external parties to obtain records and move cases forward efficiently.
2026-10-16T00:00:00Z

Benefits Specialist

Seattle, WA
remote
Temporary / Contract
25.3365 - 29.337 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Benefits Specialist to support the administration and coordination of employee benefits programs in Seattle, Washington. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who can combine strong analytical skills with hands-on benefits knowledge to help ensure accurate processing, compliance, and employee support. The role will work across benefit operations, leave administration, and compensation-related activities while maintaining a high standard of service and attention to detail. Responsibilities: • Administer day-to-day benefits activities, ensuring enrollments, updates, and records are processed accurately and on schedule. • Coordinate with employees, vendors, and internal stakeholders to resolve benefit-related questions and support smooth program delivery. • Review benefits data and reports to identify discrepancies, monitor trends, and improve accuracy in plan administration. • Support compensation and benefits processes by maintaining documentation, tracking changes, and assisting with program communication. • Manage aspects of leave administration, including FMLA-related coordination, documentation follow-up, and status tracking. • Help ensure benefits practices align with company policies and applicable regulations through careful review and record maintenance. • Prepare and maintain benefit summaries, audit files, and operational reports for leadership and compliance purposes.
2026-11-05T00:00:00Z

12 results for Payroll Specialist in Federal Way, WA