Hr Payroll Assistant Jobs in Seattle, WA

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Human Resources Clerk

Stanwood, WA
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Temporary / Contract
20 - 23 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a dependable Human Resources Clerk to support a government organization in Stanwood, Washington through a Long-term Contract opportunity. This onsite role centers on bringing structure to personnel and administrative records by improving document organization, maintaining accurate files, and supporting day-to-day HR operations. The position offers a flexible 24-hour weekly schedule and is ideal for someone who takes pride in accuracy, consistency, and well-managed records. Responsibilities: • Develop and maintain an orderly system for both paper and digital HR records to improve accessibility and consistency. • Sort existing documents, group them into a logical structure, and keep files current and easy to retrieve. • Digitize hard-copy materials and place them in the correct electronic locations with careful attention to accuracy. • Apply standardized naming conventions and categorization methods to support reliable document storage. • Review records for duplicates, outdated materials, or filing errors and help resolve discrepancies. • Create practical procedures for ongoing file maintenance so records can be managed effectively over time. • Provide administrative assistance to the HR team, including support for routine clerical and documentation tasks. • Assist HR leadership with special projects and daily operational needs while managing assigned priorities independently.
2026-11-02T00:00:00Z

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 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

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

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

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

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