Payroll Administrator

Payroll Administrator - DCI Engineers - SeattleJoin DCI Engineers in our Seattle, Washington office as a Payroll Administrator and help ensure accurate, timely payroll administration across our offices. You will support day-to-day payroll operations, provide cross-coverage across core functions, and partner with the Payroll Manager, People & Culture, and Accounting to improve payroll processes and reliability.This position will initially work on-site in Seattle five days per week, transitioning to four days on-site and one remote day per week.As a Payroll Administrator, you will support accurate and efficient payroll operations across the company:Process and audit weekly timesheets and biweekly payroll, including earnings, taxes, deductions, payments, and system postingsMaintain payroll and timekeeping records, process employee changes, and support new-hire payroll setupManage payroll tax accounts, registrations, notices, tax rates, and multi-state reporting requirementsCoordinate payroll administration for leaves of absence, including payments, offsets, usage, and deadlinesResearch and resolve payroll questions, complete employment verifications, and serve as the payroll liaison with ADPSupport payroll reconciliations, accruals, audits, year-end processing, W-2s, and required employment and demographic reportingMaintain payroll procedures and internal controls, document SOPs, and collaborate on technology-driven process improvementsTo succeed as a Payroll Administrator, you should bring the following skills and abilities:Working knowledge of timekeeping, payroll processing, multi-jurisdictional payroll taxes, and tax withholdingsADP Workforce Now experience required; Deltek Vantagepoint and AEC industry experience is a plusExceptional accuracy, attention to detail, and analytical problem-solving skillsStrong Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables and VLOOKUP/XLOOKUPStrong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to meet deadlines and adapt to changing prioritiesClear, professional communication and collaboration skills with the ability to handle sensitive and confidential informationAt DCI Engineers, how we work together is just as important as the work we produce. Since our founding nearly 40 years ago, we’ve believed that strong relationships, shared knowledge, and a commitment to excellence are what set us apart.Our culture is grounded in a set of core values that shape how we show up every day:Entrepreneurial – We take initiative, think beyond the status quo, and embrace a “we can figure it out” mindset.Collaborative – We create a connected experience across teams and offices, where people feel supported and can learn from one another.Resilient – We adapt, learn, and grow stronger through challenges, continuously investing in our people and capabilities.Creative – We encourage new ways of thinking—not just in our engineering work, but in how we support our employees and build our programs.Community-Oriented – We foster a sense of belonging by building strong internal relationships and supporting the communities where we live and work.Trust-Driven – We earn trust through accountability, strong performance, and doing what we say we will do.Compensation & BenefitsCompetitive salary + overtime earning opportunitiesCompany-paid medical, dental, and vision insuranceTax-advantaged savings account optionsCompany-paid Life, AD&D, and Long-Term DisabilityVoluntary Short-Term Disability, Life, AD&D, and supplemental coverage401(k) with annual company contribution8 paid holidays (including 1 floating holiday)Paid vacation and sick leavePaid parental leaveCommuter benefits (where available)Health & Fitness ProgramCell phone benefitsSeminar and licensing reimbursements