Payroll Coordinator

Position

We are looking for a detail-oriented, self-driven Payroll Coordinator. If you are drawn to roles where the focus is to help others, have a keen attention to detail, and want to grow your payroll experience, this may be the role for you!

Candidates must be able to work in our office located in Kent, Washington, three days per week. We are not offering remote work or relocation assistance for this position.

Lakefield Veterinary Group is a national network of veterinary hospitals. Our services are designed to enhance the well‑being of pets through all stages of their lives. Lakefield has delivered the very best in pet care, including veterinary and wellness services.

We are continuing to expand by acquiring and building new veterinary practices. Our team leads and supports our hospitals to enhance the experience of our pets, pet owners, and team members. Our office environment fosters teamwork, respect, WOW service, learning, FUN, and always doing the right thing for our team members, pet parents, and pets. We also work in a pet‑friendly workspace and bring our pets to work.

Becoming a part of our team is becoming part of the family.

We are keen on our new team member’s ability to identify areas in our systems and processes that can be improved. We are continually striving for reduced processing cycle time, so willingness to be creative is a must! The ideal candidate must have a natural tendency and urgency toward achieving deadlines for processing and payments, managing processing and information to ensure accurate payments, and improving communication lines with all locations, always working towards great customer service.

• Works with Payroll Manager on the complete payroll process from timesheet entry review to payment, including commission and bonus reporting.
• Collects the necessary documentation for accurate payments and withholding, while ensuring controls remain intact.
• Assists Payroll Manager with system development and implementation of systems, filing, and compliance requirements.
• Researches and troubleshoots issues, particularly paycheck discrepancies; PTO inquiries.
• Becomes a system expert of ADP Workforce Now; seeks ways to automate processes and enhance the end‑user experience.
• Manages the Payroll inbox for incoming requests from the field in a timely manner.
• Works with the Payroll Manager on timely calculations and withholding of garnishment and medical orders.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
• Customer service‑oriented—this is a must.

• Strong organizational skills.
• Intermediate skills in Excel.
• 3+ years of full‑cycle Payroll experience with multi‑state payroll experience preferred.
• Demonstrated experience dealing with Human Resources matters preferred.
• ADP Workforce Now experience desired.
• Ability to problem‑solve and find resolutions.
• Ability to collaborate as a team player.

Payroll Manager

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability Insurance, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, FSA, HSA, Employee Discounts, PTO, Holidays, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k).

$27–$31 USD

Mid‑Senior Level

Full‑time

Human Resources

Veterinary Services