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Sr. Payroll Specialist

United States, Portland · Job Posted June 15, 2026
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Job Description

We are looking for a Sr. Payroll Specialist to support payroll operations for a manufacturing organization in Portland, Oregon. This Contract position will manage complex payroll activities across multiple states, help maintain compliance with applicable regulations, and contribute to a reliable employee pay experience. The role requires strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to partner with internal teams to strengthen payroll accuracy, reporting, and process efficiency.

Job Responsibility

  • Manage complete payroll processing for a large employee population across multiple states, ensuring wages are calculated and issued correctly and on schedule
  • Review payroll inputs, deductions, commissions, garnishments, and tax withholdings to confirm data integrity before each pay cycle is finalized
  • Coordinate year-end payroll tasks, including validation of records and preparation of required reporting documentation
  • Produce payroll, tax, and reconciliation reports that support finance, compliance, and operational review needs
  • Investigate and resolve advanced payroll concerns, including pay discrepancies, tax questions, and other escalated employee matters
  • Strengthen payroll controls through regular audits and consistent review procedures that promote accuracy and regulatory compliance
  • Work closely with benefits, HR, finance, and related teams to address payroll impacts tied to deductions, incentives, and other compensation elements
  • Identify opportunities to streamline payroll workflows, improve efficiency, and support scalable practices for organizational growth
  • Assist with payroll-related projects, including system implementations, integrations, and business expansion activities when needed

Requirements

  • Demonstrated experience managing full-cycle payroll in a high-volume environment supporting more than 1000 employees
  • Strong working knowledge of multi-state payroll regulations and payroll compliance requirements
  • Hands-on payroll processing experience using Paycom
  • Ability to prepare and review payroll reports, tax documentation, and account reconciliations with a high degree of accuracy
  • Experience handling complex payroll items such as commissions, garnishments, deductions, and employee escalations
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with close attention to detail
  • Ability to communicate effectively with employees, leadership, and cross-functional partners on sensitive payroll matters

What we offer

  • Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
  • Eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan
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