Payroll Records Admin

About the Role

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Records Admin to join a collaborative payroll team supporting thousands of employees across a large public-sector organization. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with payroll or related administrative experience who enjoys working with data, values accuracy, and wants to gain experience in a stable, team-focused environment. You'll work alongside experienced payroll professionals, receive hands-on training, and play an important role in ensuring employee payroll records are accurate and up to date.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll-related personnel actions and employee record updates
• Enter payroll data accurately into SAP during biweekly payroll processing
• Process wage garnishments and payroll deduction requests
• Perform payroll reconciliations and assist with payroll reporting
• Respond to email inquiries and provide excellent internal customer service
• Maintain accurate, confidential employee payroll records
• Support the payroll team with data entry and other administrative tasks as needed

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of payroll or related administrative experience
• Strong data entry accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Customer service mindset with a collaborative, team-oriented approach
• Ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive payroll information
• Someone who is accountable, receptive to feedback, asks questions when needed, and takes pride in producing accurate work

Skills

• Experience with SAP is a plus

Benefits

• Gain valuable experience within a large public-sector organization
• Join a supportive payroll team that values collaboration and continuous learning
• Business casual work environment in downtown Portland
• Opportunity to work with enterprise-level payroll systems and high-volume payroll operations
• Fast-paced environment that keeps your days interesting without feeling overwhelming

Pay & Schedule

• Compensation: Up to $29/hour, depending on experience
• Schedule: Full-time, onsite in downtown Portland. Public transportation is recommended as parking is not provided.