Payroll Clerk Job at Robert Half (Portland)

Payroll Clerk

Robert Half

Location:
United States , Portland

Category:
Office Administration

Contract Type:
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Salary:

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Job Description:

We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Clerk to support payroll operations for an organization in Portland, Oregon. This Contract position is ideal for someone with hands-on experience managing end-to-end payroll activities for a mid-sized employee population while maintaining accuracy, compliance, and timeliness. The person in this role will help ensure employees are paid correctly, handle payroll-related adjustments, and support reporting and records management.

Job Responsibility:

Process full-cycle payroll accurately and on schedule for a workforce of approximately 101 to 500 employees
Review employee time and pay data, validate earnings and deductions, and resolve discrepancies before payroll is finalized
Administer wage garnishments and other withholdings in accordance with applicable regulations and company requirements
Maintain payroll records, update employee information, and ensure documentation is complete and audit-ready
Use ADP Workforce Now to enter, verify, and manage payroll transactions and related employee data
Coordinate with HR, finance, and management to address payroll questions, corrections, and status updates
Assist with payroll-related process updates or system-related changes as needed within the scope of the role

Requirements:

Demonstrated experience processing payroll in a business environment
Strong knowledge of full-cycle payroll practices, including earnings, deductions, and off-cycle adjustments
Experience managing payroll for a workforce of 101 to 500 employees
Practical understanding of payroll garnishments and related compliance requirements
Proficiency with ADP Workforce Now for payroll entry, review, and reporting tasks
High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and ability to meet recurring deadlines
Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across departments

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