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3 results for Payroll in Portland, OR

Payroll Specialist
  • Portland, OR
  • onsite
  • Temporary to Hire
  • 29 - 32 USD / Hourly
  • <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>
  • 2026-09-11T00:00:00Z
Payroll Specialist
  • Salem, OR
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 22 - 30 USD / Hourly
  • <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>
  • 2026-08-28T00:00:00Z
Payroll Analyst
  • Portland, OR
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 42.75 - 49.5 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for a Payroll Analyst to support accurate and timely payroll operations for an organization in Portland, Oregon. Our client is seeking an experienced professional for a long-term contract opportunity. This individual will lead a large-scale reconciliation and data review project, ensuring employee records, contributions, and related reporting are accurate, complete, and compliant. The role will also support process improvement initiatives, documentation development, and knowledge transfer to strengthen internal operations.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>Lead a comprehensive review and reconciliation of employee retirement and benefits data, with a strong focus on <strong>Oregon PERS</strong> compliance and reporting.</p><p>Research, analyze, and document discrepancies, exceptions, and reporting issues.</p><p>Partner with internal stakeholders to review findings and implement corrective actions as needed.</p><p>Act as a subject matter expert on <strong>Oregon PERS</strong> policies, processes, and reporting requirements.</p><p>Support ongoing employee setup, maintenance, and data integrity within retirement and payroll systems.</p><p>Assist with process improvements, documentation, and development of standard operating procedures.</p><p>Provide training, guidance, and knowledge transfer to internal team members to strengthen long-term operational effectiveness.</p>
  • 2026-08-21T00:00:00Z