Senior Payroll Specialist

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Position Summary

The Senior Payroll Specialist’s primary responsibility is to ensure data accuracy in payroll processing. This role serves as a resource for multiple companies within the Radius Recycling umbrella, demonstrating proficiency in timeliness, communication, and building positive inter-department relationships. The role promotes process enhancement and best practices in a team environment.

Salary Range

$30 - $32 per hour

Essential Functions

• Administer weekly and bi-weekly payroll processing through UKG systems, validating timeclock data from Kronos for accuracy.
• Conduct payroll audits prior to transmission and generate reports post-processing.
• Process manual checks in compliance with wage and hour regulations.
• Understand union contract provisions and stay updated on US pay policy regulations.
• Handle employee lifecycle changes with attention to detail.
• Resolve payroll inquiries, providing excellent customer service.
• Collaborate on compliance matters and escalate issues when necessary.
• Work with HR and management to address payroll concerns.
• Stay informed about tax and deduction law changes.
• Manage high-volume workloads while meeting deadlines.
• Use Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel and Word, effectively.
• Support special projects as assigned.

Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum 5 years payroll processing experience, preferably with 500+ employees.
• Multi-State payroll experience; national preferred.
• Experience with large payroll providers; UKG experience preferred.
• Canadian payroll experience is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong ethics, confidentiality, and professionalism.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Adaptability and commitment to continuous improvement.

Job Conditions

Remote work with scheduled days at Portland headquarters, up to four times a month. Schedule may change based on business needs.

Physical Activities

Ability to sit, write, bend, stand, walk, and negotiate surfaces; communicate professionally; and perform detail work with visual acuity. Adaptability to organizational changes.

This position offers competitive pay, benefits including health plans, 401k with match, paid time off, and holidays.

Note: All U.S. applicants must be 18+; Canadian applicants 16+. Radius Recycling participates in E-Verify, and employment is contingent on background checks and drug screening. All employees must review and sign an arbitration agreement. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.