Payroll Specialist
Payroll Specialist Location: Beaverton, OR Salary: $60,000 - $65,000 About the Role This position manages full-cycle hourly payroll operations for a prominent, multi-state organization while supporting commission, incentive, and off-cycle payroll runs. It is a great fit for a grounded, detail-oriented professional who excels at maintaining compliance controls, managing 401(k) interfaces, and providing steady support to employees, HR, and Finance. Primary Responsibilities End-to-End Processing: Manage end-to-end payroll processing for hourly personnel, including timesheet validation, complex deductions, retro pay, and hours corrections. Specialized & Off-Cycle Payrolls: Prepare and execute manual checks, final pay, commissions, production bonuses, short-term incentive plans (STIP), and deferred compensation. System Integration Support: Assist with the testing, validation, troubleshooting, and end-user training for the implementation of UKG Workforce Management (WFM). Garnishment Administration: Oversee the compliance, accurate deduction, and agency reporting for all wage attachments and garnishments. Retirement Interface Management: Download and process Vanguard loan and deferral files, reconcile 401(k) interfaces, and prepare payroll funding requests and wire documentation. Audit Readiness & Compliance: Compile documentation and respond to regulatory audit requests, including SAIF, WA L&I, BLS, and Form 5500 reviews. Reporting & Reconciliation: Create and distribute post-payroll reconciliation reports to key stakeholders and maintain detailed audit checklists. Process Documentation: Develop and maintain comprehensive Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to support continuous improvement and cross-training initiatives. Cross-Departmental Collaboration: Serve as a trusted payroll resource for employees, supervisors, HR, and Finance, resolving discrepancies and explaining payroll concepts clearly. Requirements 3 to 5 or more years of progressive payroll processing experience; a Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation is highly preferred. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, HR, or Business Administration is preferred. Strong knowledge of multi-state wage and hour laws, payroll tax compliance, and payroll controls. Practical experience handling retirement plan payroll interfaces, deferrals, and 401(k) loan reconciliations. Proficiency with robust payroll systems, with a strong preference for UKG (Ultimate Kronos Group) software. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and payroll reporting tools. Exceptional attention to detail with proven audit, reconciliation, and documentation skills. A grounded, professional communication style capable of managing confidential data and navigating competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. Timing is everything. Whether you are aggressively in a job search or simply passive for the ideal position, we would like to have the chance to share our opportunities with you. We specialize in placement for accounting and finance professionals. Many of our positions are not posted on the internet. Please contact me for more information about this role as well as other opportunities. LI-LH1 INJUN2026
