Payroll Specialist

AT WEYERHAEUSER, we are an industry leader, with a strong environmental, social, and governance foundation. We sustainably manage forests and manufacture wood products that make the world a better place. We’re committed to being a leader in climate change solutions and to our company’s core values: safety, integrity, citizenship, sustainability, and inclusion; driven to achieve excellence; and proud of what we do delivering exceptional products to global customers and ensuring our teams can achieve meaningful career goals. If you want to be part of an innovative and collaborative HR team – come grow with us!

At Weyerhaeuser, our dynamic Payroll Services team maintains payrolling services for thousands of active Weyerhaeuser employees as well as retirees in both the U.S. and Canada. By utilizing PeopleSoft payroll and time keeping system, the team drives operational excellence and precision.

We're looking for a Payroll Specialist to contribute to the team’s continued success. This position will be responsible for executing a variety of multi-state payroll functions; as well as ensure payroll is processed with speed, precision and in compliance with all applicable regulations.

Key Functions:

• Support U.S. and Canadian employees, payroll administrators, managers, retirees, and third-party administrators using documented standard process descriptions and standards.
• Requires end-to-end case management, data entry into PeopleSoft and processing.
• Performs payroll processing functions in PeopleSoft using established procedures and within parameters to ensure that statutory and regulatory compliance requirements are met.
• Maintains records of various payroll transactions for active and inactive employees.
• Maintains all appropriate payroll records in accordance with statutory and corporate governance directives and guidance.
• Identifies deficiencies and recommends additions or changes to payroll process documentation.
• Audits and is accountable for accuracy and timely processing of cases as well as payroll processing.

• AA or BA Degree in accounting related field or a combination of accounting/human resources education and relevant experience.
• This job normally requires 2-3 years of payroll experience, preferably in a multi-state, union environment.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office products, with high proficiency in Excel.
• Experience with computerized payroll or accounting system is required.
• Exposure to payroll integration, system implementation, and reporting is preferred.
• Excellent organization skills, time management, and prioritization abilities.

Location: Hybrid based out of our Seattle Headquarters.

Compensation: This role is eligible for our annual merit-increase program, and we are targeting a salary range of $56,500 to $84,800 based on your level of skills, qualifications, and experience. You will also be eligible for our Annual Incentive Program, which offers a cash bonus targeting 5% of base pay. Potential plan funding may range from zero to two times that target.

Benefits: When you join our team, you and your family will be covered by our comprehensive health benefits plan, which includes medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. We also support personal volunteerism, sponsor a host of diversity networks, promote mentoring, and provide training and development opportunities to help you chart your path to a fulfilling career.

Retirement: Employees may enroll in our company’s 401k plan, which includes a paid company match in addition to our annual contribution equal to 5% of your base salary.

Paid Time Off or Vacation: We provide eligible employees who are scheduled to work 25 hours or more per week with paid vacation for up to 3 weeks to use during your first year of employment. In addition, after being employed for six months, eligible employees begin to accrue vacation for future use. We also recognize eleven paid holidays per year, providing a total of 88 hours along with paid parental leave for all full-time employees.

Weyerhaeuser is an equal opportunity employer. Inclusion is one of our five core values and we strive to maintain a culture where all our people feel a sense of belonging, opportunity and shared purpose. We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and supporting an equitable and inclusive environment that inspires people of all backgrounds to join, stay and thrive with our team.

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