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Payroll Specialist

$70k - $80k

Creative Financial Staffing

Payroll Specialist
Clackamas, OR
$70,000-$80,000


We're partnering with a well-established construction organization seeking a Payroll Specialist to join their team. This is a great opportunity for a payroll professional who enjoys a fast-paced environment and has experience navigating union payroll, certified payroll, prevailing wage, and construction-specific requirements.
Compensation & Benefits

  • $70,000-$80,000 salary
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • 401(k)
  • Additional company benefits
Key Responsibilities
  • Process weekly payroll for union and non-union employees from timekeeping through final payroll processing
  • Prepare and submit certified payroll reports for public works and construction projects
  • Interpret union agreements, wage rates, fringe benefits, and prevailing-wage requirements
  • Review timecards, calculate wages and deductions, reconcile payroll, and research discrepancies
  • Maintain accurate payroll records and support reporting, audits, year-end processes, and other payroll-related projects
Qualifications
  • 2+ years of hands-on payroll experience
  • Construction payroll experience strongly preferred
  • Union payroll and certified payroll experience required

Timing is everything. Whether you're actively searching or simply open to the right opportunity, we'd love to connect. CFS specializes in Accounting, Finance and HR recruiting throughout the Portland and Vancouver markets. Many of our opportunities are not posted online, so reach out to learn more about this position and others we're currently working on.


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