Payroll Specialist

We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to support accurate and timely payroll operations for a large, multi-state workforce in Seattle, Washington. This is a Contract position suited for someone who can manage full-cycle payroll with a high level of precision while working across union and non-union employee groups.

Responsibilities

• Process end-to-end payroll for more than 500 employees across multiple states, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with applicable regulations.
• Administer payroll activities for both union and non-union populations, applying contract terms correctly to wages, deductions, and special pay rules.
• Review timekeeping, earnings, taxes, garnishments, and benefit deductions to identify and correct discrepancies before payroll is finalized.
• Use ADP Workforce Now and UKG Pro to maintain employee payroll data, support processing activities, and generate required records and reports.
• Prepare and validate union-related payroll reporting, including calculations tied to labor agreements and other contractual obligations.
• Investigate payroll issues raised by employees or internal partners and provide clear, timely resolution to support a positive employee experience.
• Reconcile payroll registers and supporting records, ensuring totals align with internal controls and financial reporting needs.
• Assist with payroll-related updates or system process changes when needed, including activities connected to platform or workflow transitions.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience managing full-cycle payroll in a high-volume environment.
• Strong knowledge of multi-state payroll practices, tax requirements, and compliance standards.
• Hands-on experience with ADP Workforce Now for payroll administration and processing.
• Familiarity with UKG Pro and its use in payroll or timekeeping workflows.
• Background supporting payroll for employee populations exceeding 500 workers.
• Experience processing union payroll and interpreting union contract provisions as they relate to pay.
• Ability to prepare union reports accurately and work with detailed payroll documentation.
• High attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to handle sensitive payroll information confidentially.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance.
• Eligibility to enroll in the company 401(k) plan.

All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.