Payroll Specialist

Our client is seeking a Payroll Specialist to support accurate, timely payroll processing in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and service-focused, with strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively while managing complex payroll requirements and competing priorities. This role is on-site in Portland, Oregon.

Responsibilities

• Process and reconcile payroll transactions, ensuring accurate and timely completion prior to transmission and disbursement.
• Manage payroll activities for bargaining employees, including certified payroll, garnishments, employer-paid benefit taxation, manual checks, and stop payments.
• Process time and attendance data, payroll imports, new hire documentation, employment claims, and other recurring payroll-related transactions.
• Complete required compliance reporting, including certified payroll documentation, intents and affidavits, unclaimed payroll checks, and applicable monthly reporting.
• Research and resolve payroll discrepancies, respond to employee and management inquiries, and prepare ad hoc financial and operational reports as needed.

Requirements

• Previous payroll experience, with union, construction, and/or certified payroll experience highly preferred.
• Experience with Viewpoint or similar payroll software and timekeeping systems preferred.
• Strong knowledge of payroll processes, reconciliations, garnishments, taxation, and related compliance requirements.
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to meet deadlines while managing frequent interruptions and multiple priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication and customer service skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.

Pay

$60K–$65K/year (DOE).

Benefits

Benefits are available to eligible full-time employees and include:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• Matching 401k