Payroll Specialist

Job Number: 32315 Salary: $30-$35/hr Industry: Automotive Must Haves 3+ years of payroll experience Strong experience with ADP Workforce Now Knowledge of payroll laws and regulations; knowledge of Oregon/Idaho laws and regulations preferred Intermediate Excel skills (VLOOKUPs & pivot tables) Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred Your New Role If you're the kind of payroll specialist who finds satisfaction in precision, problem-solving, and keeping complex processes running smoothly behind the scenes, this could be a strong next step. This community-focused team is seeking a collaborative Payroll Specialist to help oversee accurate, timely payroll processing across two states. As Payroll Specialist, you'll be responsible for processing semi-monthly payroll for multiple employee groups using ADP Workforce Now, responding to employee and manager payroll-related questions, and auditing and correcting timecards, payroll data, and reports. You'll also partner with HR on employee updates and records, assist with journal entries and year-end payroll activities, and support benefits reconciliation and employment verifications. Success in this role requires someone detail-oriented with strong organizational and communication skills, who can handle confidential information with care. This is a fully on-site role at our client's downtown Portland office. Here, you'll work a three month contract, and those who are eligible will be converted into a permanent full-time position. Your New Organization Our client, a non-profit automotive organization, has been providing quality travel insurance and financial services across North America for the last century. Employees here enjoy a collaborative, mission-driven environment, where team members take pride in supporting each other and delivering high-quality work. Their brand emphasizes values of trust, accountability, innovation, and joy - the perfect place to grow and learn. health insurance dental insurance vision insurance life insurance disability insurance accidental death and dismemberment insurance 401(k) with 3% match PTO paid holidays paid sick leave medical insurance FSA retirement plan #J-18808-Ljbffr Boly Welch