Senior Payroll Specialist

Location: 27402 72nd Ave S., Kent, WA 98032

Date Posted: August 11, 2026 | Closing Date: September 1, 2026

Pay

$24.00‑$31.00 per hour

Schedule

8:00 am to 4:30 pm

Job Summary

Responsible for processing biweekly payroll, auditing payroll data, calculating adjustments, maintaining payroll records, and preparing payroll‑related reports. Serves as backup support for salaried and Canadian payroll processing.

Required Essential Job Skills/Experience

• Minimum of five years of payroll processing experience preferred.
• Excellent data entry, 10‑key, and mathematical skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other business software applications.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse workforce.
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Detail‑oriented, organized, and capable of working independently.
• Knowledge of payroll compliance requirements, wage and hour regulations, and payroll tax practices.

Required Essential Job Functions/Duties

• Perform end‑to‑end processing of multi‑state biweekly payroll for hourly employees.
• Ensure accurate calculation and withholding of federal, state, and local taxes, as well as voluntary and involuntary deductions (e.g., medical benefits, 401(k), court‑ordered garnishments).
• Manage, update, and troubleshoot employee data within the payroll system, including rate changes, new‑hire setups, terminations, and department transfers.
• Conduct routine pre‑ and post‑payroll audits to verify hours, rate changes, and retro‑pay calculations.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for payroll inquiries, resolve discrepancies promptly, and explain payroll deductions and tax‑related matters in a professional and customer‑focused manner.
• Generate payroll, labor distribution, attendance, and related reports for management, Accounting, and Human Resources.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by the payroll manager.

Desirable Job Skills/Experience

• Experience with an automated time collection system.
• Experience processing multi‑union and multi‑state payrolls for organizations with 250+ employees.
• Experience with Dayforce/Ceridian and DOS systems preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate professionally via email, telephone, and in person.
• Familiarity with garnishment administration and payroll reporting requirements.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans.
• Paid holidays and paid time off.
• Life insurance and short‑term disability insurance.
• 401(k) and Profit Sharing Plan.

Physical Requirements

Typical 8‑hour workday includes standing 1–1½ hours, walking up to 10 minutes, sitting 1 hour, and 4–5 hours of other activities. Lifting up to 5 lb frequently; 6–10 lb occasionally; 11–25 lb occasionally; 26–50 lb occasionally; never over 50 lb. Requires repetitive hand use (grasping, fine manipulation). Occasional climbing, bending, stooping, crouching, and reaching. Sensory requirements include talking/hearing, depth perception, and field of vision. Work environment is primarily indoor with typical office temperature, occasional exposure to noise, vibration, and other hazards.