Payroll Coordinator

Description We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Coordinator to support accurate and timely payroll operations for a workforce in Portland, Oregon. This contract opportunity with potential for a permanent role is ideal for someone who is confident managing timekeeping records, applying Oregon payroll regulations, and handling employee pay changes with precision. The person in this role will work in a fast-moving environment where organization, accountability, and clear communication are essential.

Responsibilities:

- Oversee day-to-day administration of the workforce management timekeeping platform, ensuring employee hours are complete, accurate, and ready for payroll review.

- Investigate and correct missed punches, inconsistent entries, and scheduling discrepancies to maintain reliable time records.

- Prepare, review, and audit biweekly timecards to support accurate payroll processing and on-time pay delivery.

- Apply Oregon wage and hour requirements when reviewing payroll data, including rules related to meal periods, rest breaks, overtime, and scheduling practices where applicable.

- Process payroll updates connected to employee status changes, including onboarding details for new team members and final pay calculations for separations.

- Ensure final paycheck processing aligns with Oregon deadlines and other state-specific termination pay requirements.

- Manage multiple payroll-related tasks at once while consistently meeting firm processing timelines in a high-volume setting.

- Support compliance activities tied to payroll documentation, including coordination of required records and employment eligibility or onboarding checks when needed. Requirements - At least 2 years of practical experience working with workforce management software in a payroll or timekeeping capacity.

- Demonstrated experience processing payroll and supporting labor compliance requirements within Oregon.

- Working knowledge of Oregon wage and hour laws, including overtime, break compliance, final pay rules, and applicable local tax considerations for onboarding.

- Experience handling payroll tasks such as garnishments, payroll audits, and timecard validation for employee populations of roughly 101 to 500 employees.

- Familiarity with UKG Pro and related workforce management tools used for payroll preparation and timekeeping administration.

- Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to resolve issues clearly and efficiently under deadline pressure.

- Proven ability to stay highly organized, shift priorities quickly, and maintain close attention to detail in a fast-paced hybrid work environment.

- Experience supporting I-9 review and compliance processes is preferred.

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