Job Summary Required Qualifications and Skills
A large, stable organization in the residential and commercial construction industry is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist for a 3 month temporary opportunity in Portland, OR. This role is a strong fit for a detail-oriented payroll professional who enjoys high-volume payroll processing, dependable procedures, and working as part of a supportive accounting and finance team.
The Payroll Specialist will help ensure accurate and timely payroll for a workforce of 300 plus employees. This position offers the opportunity to join a professional, team-oriented environment with supportive leadership, clear processes, and a collaborative culture. Candidates who value accuracy, confidentiality, consistency, and strong internal partnerships will be well aligned for this opportunity.
Key Responsibilities
- Process high-volume payroll for 300 plus employees accurately and on schedule.
- Review payroll data, time records, deductions, adjustments, and supporting documentation for completeness and accuracy.
- Maintain payroll records, reports, reconciliations, and related documentation in accordance with company procedures.
- Communicate with employees, managers, and internal teams to resolve payroll questions or discrepancies.
- Protect confidential payroll and employee information while maintaining professional communication.
- Assist with related accounting, finance, and administrative payroll support as needed.
Compensation and Benefits
- Salary range: $60,000.00 to $65,000.00 per year.
- Direct hire opportunity.
- Location: Portland, OR.
- Process high-volume payroll for a workforce of 300 plus employees.
- Maintain accurate payroll records, reports, and supporting documentation.
- Resolve payroll discrepancies and respond to employee payroll questions.
- Support payroll operations within an accounting or finance team.
- 3 to 5 years of payroll experience required.
- Experience processing payroll for 300 plus employees required.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in payroll calculations, data entry, and recordkeeping.
- Ability to work with confidential employee and payroll information.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to meet deadlines in a high-volume environment.
- Professional communication skills and the ability to work effectively with internal teams.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Concur is helpful but not required.
- Prior payroll experience in the construction industry is a plus.
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