<p>We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to join one of our clients based in Portland, Oregon in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, brings strong attention to detail, and can manage complex payroll activity across multiple states with confidence. The role supports a sizable employee population and requires a proactive, detail-focused individual who can balance accuracy, responsiveness, and excellent service.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Process end-to-end payroll for a designated group of employees while maintaining accuracy and timeliness.</p><p>• Administer payroll across numerous U.S. states, researching state-specific rules as needed to resolve pay questions and ensure compliance.</p><p>• Review earnings such as hourly pay, salaries, commissions, and bonus payments, verifying calculations and investigating discrepancies before finalizing payroll.</p><p>• Track payroll exceptions, follow up on outstanding items, and maintain organized records in a high-volume environment.</p><p>• Provide responsive support to employees and internal stakeholders by addressing payroll inquiries with care and courtesy.</p><p>• Adapt to unique payroll scenarios and varied processing requirements, applying sound judgment when standard procedures do not fully apply.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
<p>We are seeking a dedicated Payroll Specialist who is detail-oriented, proficient in tax related regulations, and has experience utilizing an automated payroll system. The chosen candidate will play a crucial role in managing all payroll related functions including the accurate and timely payment of salaries, benefits, and taxes.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Process company payroll in a timely and accurate manner.</li><li>Calculate and deduct appropriate amounts from payroll including tax deductions and benefits.</li><li>Utilize automated payroll systems similar to ADP for processing payroll and taxes.</li><li>Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal payroll tax regulations and reporting requirements.</li><li>Reconcile and verify accuracy of payroll and benefit data.</li><li>Resolve payroll discrepancies and handle employee payroll queries.</li><li>Prepare and maintain accurate payroll reports and statements.</li><li>Manage annual payroll audits.</li><li>Stay current with payroll tax requirements and relevant laws associated with the processing of employee wage data.</li></ul><p><br></p>