Payroll Processor (Temporary)

nLIGHT•Camas, WA

5d•$25 - $30

About The Position

The Payroll Processor processes company payroll and maintains employee payroll records. This temporary, full-time position reports directly to the Payroll Manager. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, and has strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to handle sensitive information confidentially. The role processes off-cycle payrolls in a multi-state environment for more than 600 employees and supports bi-weekly payroll activities. It also includes payroll tax coordination, benefit contribution funding, employee support on payroll and time-reporting policies, and assistance with accounts payable invoices and reconciliations.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience as a payroll processor or in a similar role.
High school diploma or GED.
Solid proficiency with Excel and working knowledge of other Microsoft Office products.
Positive attitude and excellent customer service skills with a diverse employee base.
Ability to collaborate across the organization and establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to manage details while maintaining a view of the big picture.
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, including the ability to apply appropriate tools and analysis to specific situations.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion regarding employee records, personnel transactions, and sensitive accounting and payroll issues.
Must qualify as a U.S. Person under U.S. Export Control regulations: a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual granted asylum or refugee status.

Nice To Haves

Experience processing payroll for multiple states in a government contract environment; preferred but not required.
Experience with Paylocity.
Experience in a wide range of manufacturing or at a publicly held company.

Responsibilities

Process off-cycle payrolls for 600+ employees in a multi-state environment, including data entry, calculations for non-standard and off-cycle payments, timesheet tracking, payments according to the payroll calendar, and resolving payroll issues.
Support bi-weekly payroll by validating timesheet accuracy, tracking approvals, and ensuring employee-change documentation is received and complete for each pay period.
Work with third parties to ensure timely processing, calculation, payment, recording, filing, and reporting of payroll taxes.
Prepare and submit pretax benefit contributions and funding.
Assist employees with payroll and time-reporting policies, and develop resources and tools to address recurring needs.
Assist with processing accounts payable invoices and reconciling statements.
Maintain employee payroll records and handle sensitive information with discretion and confidentiality.