Payroll Specialist

Aston Carter - Portland, OR

Full-time - Entry Level

Portland, OR

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Payroll Specialist will manage bi-weekly payroll processes, ensure compliance with prevailing wage standards, and handle benefit reconciliations. This role requires a proactive individual who can take ownership of payroll functions and stay informed about legislative changes affecting payroll across multiple states.

Responsibilities

• Manage bi-weekly payroll using ADP Workforce Now.
• Reconcile monthly benefit invoices.
• Handle prevailing wage, intents & affidavits, and certified payroll.
• Support various HR and payroll functions as needed.
• Complete quarterly calculations of Workers Comp premiums.
• Prepare OSHA 300 & 300 A reports quarterly and annually for all locations.
• Process new hires and terminations.
• Maintain all payroll information in ADP.
• Take ownership of payroll functions and ensure accuracy.
• Stay updated on new payroll-related legislation and inform HR and managers.

Requirements

• 2+ years of hourly payroll experience.
• Experience with multi-state payroll (WA, OR, ID, AK).
• Proficiency with ADP (WFN preferred).
• Knowledge of prevailing wage requirements.

Nice-to-haves

• Certified payroll experience.
• Exposure to intents & affidavits.
• Experience with benefit deductions.
• Salaried payroll experience.

Benefits

• Medical/Vision/Dental/Life Insurance (90% medical is paid, dental is 100% paid)
• 2 weeks vacation
• 66 hours sick time per year
• Take the day off for your birthday
• 6 paid holidays
• 401k matching (5% employee 4% employer)
• Very family-oriented team
• Potlucks and cookouts, they encourage company outings