Payroll Specialist

Job Title: Payroll Specialist
Job Location: Beaverton, OR
Job Duration: 4 Months on W2
Job Description:
The nature of the work is focused on the company's human capital. Approver for payroll aspects of system and tax updates and enhancements. Accurate assessment and development of business requirements. Partner in cross function initiatives to implement improvements to systems and processes. Accountable for ensuring that systems configuration meets regulatory compliance. Manages special projects as assigned.
As a Payroll Specialist, you will contribute to day-to-day payroll operations for our employees across the US, Canada, and Mexico using different technologies for both pay and time while ensuring compliance with wage and hour and regulatory reporting requirements. You will use your payroll fundamentals and experience to work on transactions as simple as daily off-cycle check processing and data entry into payroll systems to more complex activities, such as garnishment entry validation/calculations and time policy administration.
You will work with cross functional teams who impact the payroll process through collaboration and support the drive for improvement through business process reviews or technical solutions. Your foundation in payroll concepts, HR, HR systems, time & attendance administration, excel, data analysis, and metrics gathering are key to successful execution of this role.
High School diploma or GED and College-level coursework in business or accounting is preferred
Proven experience as a Payroll Specialist, Payroll Analyst, Payroll Coordinator, or similar role
At least 3 years’ experience with multi-state payroll administration
Comprehensive understanding of Federal wage and hour laws and payroll practices
Proficiency with Microsoft office products
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Ability to handle multiple work streams with competing priorities
Ability to work under tight deadlines
Ability to plan and manage your workload
Team player with experience working in a collaborative work environment
Knowledge of Workday, Kronos and ADP Smart Compliance preferred
Familiar with Payroll Operations, Time Keeping and Garnishment procedures, auditing and balancing practices preferred
Analyze compensation-related data including wages and bonuses
Conduct regular audits on payroll procedures and records
Design, document and implement procedures to streamline payroll processes
Report to management on payroll issues and changes
Experience working with an integrated payroll and human resources management system software application is preferred
Typically requires a Bachelors Degree and minimum of 2-4 years directly relevant work experience Note: One of the following alternatives may be accepted: PhD or Law + 1 yr; Masters + 0-3 yrs; Associates degree + 1-3 yrs; High School + 3-5 yrs.