Payroll Administrator | WorkDay

Northwest Staffing Resources • Portland, OR

2d • $50 • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Payroll Administrator, you will own end-to-end payroll operations, tax compliance, and accurate employee compensation using Workday. You will drive operational excellence by leveraging data and system expertise to ensure timely, compliant payroll delivery while supporting a premium employee pay experience during periods of growth. LOCATION : Portland, OR SALARY : $50+/hr. DOE SCHEDULE : Part-time or full-time, DOE Hybrid or fully remote option available WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS ROLE Flexibility that fits your life – The option to work hybrid or fully remote allows you to do your best work while maintaining balance, without sacrificing impact or visibility. True ownership and influence – You’ll own end-to-end payroll operations and serve as a trusted payroll expert, with meaningful responsibility and visibility across the organization. Complex, engaging payroll work – You’ll manage multi-jurisdiction payroll and tax requirements that keep the role intellectually engaging and allow you to apply deep technical expertise. A role where your expertise is valued – You’ll partner closely with Finance, HR, and Talent Operations to deliver a premium employee pay experience, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and trust at scale.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience managing high-volume payroll operations within a fast-paced organization.
• Action-oriented, resilient, and results-driven professional who takes ownership, maintains accountability, and performs effectively under pressure.
• Expert-level proficiency in Workday Payroll, including configuration, settlement runs, payroll accounting, and system optimization.
• Deep technical expertise in U.S. payroll tax legislation, with hands-on experience navigating complex multi-state compliance, year-end processes, and audits.
• Highly collaborative and analytical, with a c ontinuous-improvement mindset and the ability to translate complex payroll data into actionable insights in a matrixed environment.

Nice To Haves

• Payroll experience in Canada and Brazil a plus.

Responsibilities

• Execute and audit payroll cycles in Workday, ensuring accurate, compliant, and timely pay across complex regulatory environments.
• Own end-to-end payroll tax compliance, including registrations, filings, reconciliations, and year-end activities across multiple jurisdictions.
• Partner cross-functionally with People Systems and Finance to optimize Workday Payroll configurations and ensure seamless data flow across HCM, Benefits, and Payroll.
• Manage complex statutory deductions, tax inputs, and regulatory reporting requirements, serving as the primary contact for audits, tax authorities, and external vendors.
• Drive continuous improvement through process optimization, automation, and advanced payroll reporting to support scalability and data-informed decision-making.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed