Payroll Specialist

Description

We are looking for a skilled Payroll Specialist to join our client's team in Beaverton, Oregon. This long-term contract position offers the opportunity to oversee payroll operations for a dynamic organization within the scientific instrument manufacturing industry. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and a proven ability to manage payroll processes in a multi-state environment.

Responsibilities:

- Manage biweekly payroll processing for all employees, ensuring accuracy and adherence to company policies.

- Conduct thorough audits before and after payroll runs to verify data integrity and resolve discrepancies.

- Collaborate with HR and timekeeping teams to ensure accurate time and attendance records for payroll calculations.

- Maintain and update payroll procedures and documentation to uphold compliance and operational standards.

- Process employee onboarding and terminations, ensuring seamless payroll transitions.

- Reconcile payroll records with benefit reports and timesheets to ensure accurate payments.

- Address payroll-related inquiries from employees and provide timely resolutions.

- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations in all payroll activities.

Requirements

- Demonstrated experience managing full-cycle payroll operations.

- Proficiency with multi-state payroll processing.

- Hands-on experience with ADP

- Ability to handle payroll for organizations with over 500 employees.

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

- Excellent organizational and communication abilities.

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All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available including medical, vision, dental, life and disability insurance. Employees hired for our FTEP Program are also eligible to enroll in our company's 401(k) or deferred compensation plan (if eligible). FTEP employees also earn paid time off for vacation, personal needs, and sick time and paid holidays.

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