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We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Clerk to join an organization in Portland, Oregon on a Contract basis. In this role, you will support accurate and timely payroll operations for a mid-sized employee population while helping ensure compliance with pay practices, deductions, and garnishment requirements. This opportunity is well suited for someone who is organized, dependable, and comfortable managing full-cycle payroll activities in a fast-paced environment.
Job Responsibility
Manage end-to-end payroll processing for a workforce of approximately 101 to 300 employees, ensuring wages are calculated accurately and delivered on schedule
Review timesheets, earnings, deductions, and adjustments to confirm payroll data is complete and compliant before each processing cycle
Administer employee garnishments, levies, and other withholdings in accordance with applicable regulations and court-ordered requirements
Maintain and update payroll records in ADP Workforce Now, including employee changes, tax details, and compensation information
Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies by partnering with employees, managers, and internal stakeholders to provide timely corrections
Prepare payroll-related reports and documentation to support audits, reconciliation activities, and management review
Monitor payroll procedures for accuracy and consistency, and assist with process updates or system-related changes as needed
Respond to employee questions regarding pay, deductions, and payroll policies with professionalism and clarity
Requirements
Demonstrated experience processing payroll in a detail-oriented business environment
Hands-on knowledge of full-cycle payroll administration from data entry through final distribution and reconciliation
Experience supporting payroll for employee populations ranging from 101 to 300 staff members
Practical understanding of payroll garnishments, deductions, and related compliance obligations
Proficiency with ADP Workforce Now for payroll processing and record maintenance
Required
Strong attention to detail with the ability to handle confidential information accurately and discreetly
Effective communication skills and the ability to resolve payroll issues in a timely, service-oriented manner
What we offer
Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance