Payroll Manager

Cambridge Real Estate Services•Portland, OR

7d•$43•Onsite

About The Position

The Payroll Manager is responsible for managing and executing all aspects of payroll operations across the organization. This role ensures accurate, timely, and compliant processing of employee compensation, taxes, and related reporting. The Payroll Manager operates as a hands-on subject matter expert, collaborating cross-functionally with HR, Finance, and external vendors to maintain payroll integrity and compliance.

Requirements

Minimum of 3 years of ADP Workforce Now payroll processing experience.
Thorough knowledge of payroll-related federal law.
Proficiency in Office Suite.
Ability to multi-task and be self-motivated.
Must be organized and have excellent problem-solving skills.
Applicants offered positions will be required to complete a pre-employment screening process which includes criminal history and drug screen.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Oregon, California, Washington and Idaho payroll-related law highly preferred.
HR certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP).

Responsibilities

Manage full-cycle payroll processing for all employees (salary, hourly, bonuses, commissions, and off-cycle payments) using ADP Workforce Now.
Perform payroll audits, reconciliations, and variance analysis, accruals and forecasting.
Manage payroll records, including earnings, deductions, garnishments, and benefits.
Maintain knowledge of payroll related federal and state regulations including minimum wage, FLSA criteria, meal and rest breaks, etc.
Review timesheets and notify appropriate parties of missing time or errors.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations.
Oversee payroll tax filings, payments, and reporting requirements.
Stay current on legislative changes impacting payroll.
Manage year-end processes (W-2s, 1099s, audits).
Complete verification of employment requests.
Process New Hires, Terminations and track and file employee change requests.
Act as primary point of contact for payroll-related inquiries. Resolve employee payroll discrepancies promptly and professionally.
Serve as system administrator for payroll platform.
Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy.
Maintain internal controls and documentation of payroll procedures.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive wages
Incentive bonuses
Medical with an annual HSA employer-contribution to employees’ accounts of $4,400
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Long-term disability insurance
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Floating holidays
Tuition reimbursement
Company events
401k plan with a 100% match up to a 10% contribution.