Payroll Specialist - Portland

Company Summary

Hampton Lumber is a thriving family-owned company aspiring to be North America's preferred source for responsibly-sourced wood solutions. Headquartered in Portland, Oregon, we operate nine sawmills in Western Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia. We also manage timberland and operate a wholesale and import/export division.

Our mission is to grow, manufacture, and market renewable wood products and deliver innovative solutions for a more sustainable built environment. At Hampton Lumber, we accomplish this through our own operations as well as those of our affiliates-Trapa Forest Products, Idaho Timber, and Red Built. Our tagline, "Find a better way every day," encapsulates our commitment to innovation and improvement across all operations.

We are guided by our core values:

* Safety - Prioritize safety across all operations.

* Integrity & Authenticity - Operate honestly and ethically while preserving our distinctive family-owned brand.

* Responsible Stewardship - Endeavor to balance and maintain economic, social, and environmental values in everything we do.

* Tenacity - Embrace challenges with grit, determination, and a can-do spirit.

* Continuous Improvement - Strive to enhance our processes, products, and people.

* Customer Satisfaction - Be nimble, responsive, and solutions-oriented.

* Community Engagement - Be a responsive, supportive, and respected member of the community.

With over 80 years in the sawmill business, we are proud to have cultivated the knowledge and experience needed to grow and prosper, even in challenging times.  We always look to the future and invest in our people, new technologies, and continuous improvement processes and techniques.

Overview

The Payroll Specialist will be based in the Portland, OR office and will report directly to the Payroll & HRIS Manager. The Payroll Specialist is responsible for the accurate, timely, and compliant processing of complex multi-state payrolls, with primary ownership of hourly payroll operations and involvement in incentive, commission, and off-cycle payrolls. This role serves as a key resource for payroll processes, compliance, and audits, and provides day-to-day support to employees, supervisors, HR, and Finance.

The Payroll Specialist plays an important role in payroll controls, audit readiness, documentation, and cross-training, and works closely with Payroll, HR, and Finance teams to support payroll accuracy, regulatory compliance, and continuous process improvement.

Benefits Highlights

* Substantial company-paid assistance for Medical and Dental insurance premiums; mental health coverage; cost effective co-pays and deductibles

* 401(k) with 5% annual company contribution and generous company matching contributions vested over three years

* Paid time off, including eight paid holidays

* Opportunity to earn bonuses

* Employee wellness program that includes free counseling sessions, financial and legal guidance, and more

* Opportunities for paid training to support career advancement and personal development

Responsibilities

Detailed responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

Payroll Processing & Administration

* Process end-to-end payroll for hourly employees, including timesheet validation, earnings calculations, deductions, and payment processing

* Prepare and process off-cycle, manual, final, commission, production bonus, STIP bonus, deferred compensation, and incentive payrolls

* Prepare miscellaneous pay items and submit entries through Pending Pay

* Process voids and reissues of payroll checks as needed

* Process and administer all payroll garnishments and wage attachments, ensuring accurate deductions, timely responses, and compliance with federal, state, and local requirements

* Maintain garnishment records and coordinate with employees, agencies, and third-party vendors regarding garnishment-related matters

* Assist with salary payroll processing through cross-training

Time & Attendance

* Review, verify, create, reset, and distribute employee timesheets

* Send timesheet reminders and notifications for hourly and salaried employees

* Support the successful implementation of UKG Workforce Management (WFM), including…