Payroll Specialist

Location: Portland

Description

Charlie Gilmur with Robert Half is looking for a Payroll Specialist to join our team in Tigard, Oregon. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in managing full-cycle payroll processes for a multi-state workforce, ensuring accuracy and compliance with all regulations. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute your expertise in payroll administration while working in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

Responsibilities:

- Process full-cycle payroll for a multi-state workforce, ensuring timely and accurate payments.

- Manage payroll for a team of 100+ employees, including unionized staff, while adhering to applicable labor laws.

- Utilize ADP Workforce Now and other payroll software to efficiently handle payroll operations.

- Review and manually enter timecards, verifying accuracy and resolving discrepancies.

- Maintain compliance with state and federal tax regulations and reporting requirements.

- Reconcile payroll data and prepare reports for management review.

- Handle payroll-related inquiries from employees, providing clear and thorough support.

- Collaborate with HR and accounting teams to ensure seamless integration of payroll processes.

- Stay updated on changes in payroll laws and software functionalities to enhance efficiency.

- Assist with audits and ensure proper documentation for payroll records.

Please reach out to Charlie Gilmur with Robert Half to review this position. Job Order:

Requirements - Proven experience in full-cycle payroll administration, preferably for multi-state operations.

- Proficiency in using ADP Workforce Now and other payroll software systems.

- Familiarity with managing payroll for unionized employees and compliance with union agreements.

- Strong knowledge of state and federal payroll regulations, including tax laws.

- Ability to manually review and enter timecards with a high level of accuracy.

- Experience reconciling payroll data and generating detailed reports.

- Excellent communication skills to address payroll-related inquiries and collaborate with teams.

- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail to manage complex payroll processes.

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