Payroll Coordinator

Parametrix is a 100% employee-owned consulting firm helping clients deliver resilient infrastructure, vibrant and livable communities, and environmentally sustainable solutions. We are a team of professional construction managers, engineers, management consultants, planners, scientists, and surveyors dedicated to delivering outstanding client service. We build lasting partnerships and collaborate with our clients to envision possibilities and create tomorrow, together.

We are looking for a Payroll Coordinator to join our Payroll team. You will play a key role in ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing for a designated group of employees while supporting payroll compliance, reporting, and continuous process improvement initiatives. As part of the Payroll team, you will report to the Payroll Manager and work closely with Human Resources, Finance & Accounting, and employees across the organization.

This position is hybrid and can be based in either Portland, OR or the Puget Sound region. This position will require occasional travel to support integration and team cohesion.

• Process bi-weekly payroll for a designated group of employees, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with company policies and applicable regulations.
• Review and support employee timekeeping, including troubleshooting timesheet issues and partnering with managers to ensure timely approval.
• Review, audit, and reconcile payroll data, including employee changes, earnings, deductions, taxes, and timekeeping information.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for employee payroll inquiries, providing responsive and high-quality customer service.
• Maintain payroll records, generate payroll reports, and support internal and external audits as needed.
• Partner with the Payroll Manager and team members to identify opportunities for process improvements and support payroll-related projects and initiatives.

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of payroll processing experience, preferably in a multi‑state environment.
• Working knowledge of payroll tax regulations, wage and hour laws, and payroll compliance requirements.
• Experience using ADP Workforce Now or a similar payroll system.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Adobe Acrobat.
• Strong attention to detail, discretion, and commitment to maintaining confidentiality and data integrity.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet recurring payroll deadlines.
• Collaborative team player who enjoys working in a close‑knit environment and contributing to team success.

Employee Ownership & Great Benefits: As a 100% employee‑owned company, you will share in and contribute to Parametrix's success. You will earn stock in your Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) account and be an important contributor to our collective achievements.

• Comprehensive Healthcare (medical, dental, vision, short‑ & long‑term disability insurance)
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (financial profit sharing)
• Performance‑based bonuses
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid Time Off (vacation & sick/wellness accruals)
• Paid Holidays

Exciting, Award‑Winning Project Work: Our work earns recognition for its innovation and positive impact on communities, giving you the opportunity to contribute to projects that make a difference. Learn more at

Flexible Work Arrangements: We understand the importance of work‑life balance and offer flexible work arrangements to support our employee‑owners' diverse needs. Whether it is hybrid, remote, or in‑office, we provide options that allow you to work in a way that best suits your lifestyle while staying connected and engaged with your team.

Hourly Range: $70,000 - $90,000 USD

Compensation is determined by factors such as education, experience, location, and role. As employee‑owners, we are eligible for performance‑based bonuses and our salaries are reviewed annually. We value transparency…