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Senior Payroll Specialist

$43 per hour

CV Resources

Job Description

Job Description

 

Senior Payroll Specialist 

Location: NE Portland, OR (Hybrid - onsite Tuesday-Thursday) 
Type: Contract / Contract to Hire
Compensation: Up to $43/hour DOE
Start Date: ASAP

About the Opportunity

CV Resources is partnering with a well-known and beloved Portland organization to identify an experienced Senior Payroll Specialist for an immediate contract or contract to hire opportunity. This role is ideal for a payroll professional who thrives in fast-paced environments, can quickly adapt to change, and is comfortable taking ownership of critical payroll functions with minimal supervision.

The organization is currently undergoing significant transition within its payroll department and needs a seasoned professional who can provide stability, accuracy, and expertise during this period.

Key Responsibilities
  • Process biweekly and/or periodic payroll for a large and diverse employee population
  • Ensure accurate and timely payroll processing for both full-time and part-time employees
  • Review payroll transactions, earnings, deductions, taxes, and benefit withholdings
  • Audit payroll data and resolve discrepancies
  • Partner with HR, Finance, and operational leaders to address payroll-related issues
  • Support payroll reporting, reconciliations, and compliance activities
  • Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations
  • Assist with payroll process improvements and documentation as needed
  • Respond to employee payroll inquiries in a professional and timely manner
Qualifications
  • 5+ years of progressive payroll experience
  • Strong end-to-end payroll processing expertise
  • Experience in high-volume payroll environments
  • UKG experience strongly preferred
  • Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities
  • Ability to work independently and prioritize competing deadlines
  • Comfortable navigating organizational change and ambiguity
  • Professional, adaptable, and resilient under pressure
Why This Opportunity?

This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional who enjoys stepping into challenging situations, creating stability during periods of transition, and making an immediate impact. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on contributor who can quickly learn the environment, build credibility with stakeholders, and help ensure payroll operations continue running smoothly.

Interested candidates should apply immediately, as this need is urgent and interviews will begin right away.

PandoLogic. Keywords: Payroll Specialist, Location: Portland, OR - 97204
Vacancy posted a month ago
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