Payroll Coordinator
Pacific Power · Portland, OR · 4 days ago
Human Resources$61k–$84k/yrFull-time
Responsibilities
- Execute payroll transactions including pay data entry, adjustments, reporting, and off-cycle processing.
- Manage data imports, exports, and payroll system data updates.
- Identify and troubleshoot issues related to payroll data, tools, or processes.
- Participate in process improvements and support execution of changes.
- Provide Tier 1 and Tier 2 support for payroll inquiries and requests.
- Triage, resolve, and escalate inquiries based on defined service levels.
- Handle moderately complex payroll-related questions and issues.
- Run routine and ad hoc reports, integrations, and payroll audits.
- Identify discrepancies and resolve or escalate issues as appropriate.
- Validate data accuracy and completeness across payroll activities.
- Create and update SOPs and Knowledge Articles related to payroll processes.
- Review and maintain documentation to ensure accuracy and relevance.
- Act as a peer reviewer for documentation updates.
- Support payroll projects and system changes, including UAT and testing.
- Provide feedback on testing outcomes and suggest improvements.
- Ensure data privacy, confidentiality, and adherence to compliance requirements.
- Validate and escalate concerns related to data integrity and risk.
Requirements
- A High School Diploma or equivalent; or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 1–2 years of payroll or related experience.
- Fundamental understanding of payroll processes or strong ability to learn.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to follow instructions and established procedures.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Exposure to payroll systems (SAP, ADP, etc.) and administrative processes.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401k with match fixed contributions, including a Roth and saving option.
- Life insurance.
- Additional voluntary benefits, including pet insurance.
- Tuition Assistance.
- Mass Transit Pass for employees in our Portland and Salt Lake City Offices.
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO).
- Paid short-term disability leave and long-term disability insurance.
- Paid Parental Leave.
- Paid Bereavement Leave.
- Employee Assistance Program supporting mental and emotional wellbeing.
Pay & Schedule
- Hiring Range: $61,300 - $84,260 annually.
- Schedule: Full-Time.