Sr Payroll Specialist

Senior Payroll Specialist – Portland, OR Job Description The Senior Payroll Specialist coordinates and oversees end-to-end, high-volume payroll processing for multi-company, multi-state operations. This role leads on- and off-cycle payroll activities, reviews and approves complex pay transactions, and serves as a key partner to internal teams and external vendors. The Senior Payroll Specialist ensures accurate and timely payroll, tax, and benefit reporting while driving process improvements and maintaining strong compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. Role snapshot Hybrid: 4 onsite / 1 remote High-volume payroll (~3K employees) Multi-state (OR & CA) Looking for 4–5+ years high-volume payroll (3K+) ADP Workforce Now (or Vantage/Enterprise) Strong payroll tax & compliance Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP) This is a great opportunity to join a well-known brand and step into a high-impact role. Work Environment This role is based in an office workspace with a hybrid schedule of four days in the office and one day remote each week. The Senior Payroll Specialist works with modern payroll and HR technologies, including ADP Workforce Now (or similar ADP platforms), Microsoft Excel, and other HRIS and workforce management systems. The environment is fast-paced and deadline-driven, especially around payroll cycles and reporting periods, and requires a professional presence and attire appropriate for an office setting. Collaboration with cross-functional teams, vendors, and stakeholders is frequent, and work involves detailed analysis, reconciliation, and documentation within a structured, process-oriented setting. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Portland, OR. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $44.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a hybrid position in Portland, OR. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jun 4, 2026. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email View email address on click.appcast.io. San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools. #J-18808-Ljbffr