Payroll/HR Clerk

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a dependable Payroll/HR Clerk to join a team in Tigard, Oregon in a Long-term Contract position. This part-time, fully onsite opportunity is well suited for someone who can balance payroll, employee support, benefits coordination, and basic accounting tasks in a small business setting. The role calls for strong discretion, careful recordkeeping, and the ability to stay organized around recurring weekly and semi-monthly deadlines.

Responsibilities:
• Maintain employee records in the HR and payroll system, including setting up new hires and updating status changes.
• Coordinate the full employee lifecycle by supporting onboarding, separations, and related documentation.
• Run semi-monthly payroll for a workforce of about 30 employees, ensuring timely and accurate processing.
• Update system records for internship placements and departures as staffing changes occur.
• Review and process employee expense submissions each week, with regular attention to Thursday deadlines.
• Assemble weekly payment batches and prepare items for timely review and release.
• Respond to benefits-related questions and assist with administrative changes tied to employee events and coverage updates.
• Perform basic accounting support, including bank reconciliations in NetSuite and review of benefits and prepaid account balances.

• Prior experience managing payroll in a small company environment.

• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential employee and compensation information with discretion.

• Background supporting HR administration, including new employee setup, offboarding, and benefits coordination.

• Experience working through recurring payroll, expense, and payment deadlines with strong accuracy.

• Familiarity with Paylocity (or similar platform) for payroll and HR record maintenance.

• Understanding of full-cycle payroll processes, including items such as garnishments when applicable.