Payroll Specialist I
About The Position
REI Co op is united around discovering, building, and celebrating better ways of working in this world, so people can find and pursue a love of the outdoors. When you work at the Co op, you do your best work with the support to live your best life. You also help shape the future of the outdoors—for people and for our planet. The Payroll Specialist I plays an important role in supporting REI’s employees and operations. This job helps make sure payroll is processed accurately and on time. The role supports trust, fairness, and good service across the co op. In this position, you will assist with daily payroll activities, including payroll processing, terminations, instant checks, garnishments, and payroll data updates. You will help respond to employee questions and support the Payroll Manager and senior payroll team members. You will handle sensitive information with care and always work in a way that reflects REI’s values and mission.
Requirements
- At least one year of payroll experience, preferably in a multistate environment
- A basic understanding of payroll compliance, regulations, and tax concepts
- Experience working with payroll systems and Microsoft tools such as Excel and Word
- Strong attention to detail, organization skills, and a high level of accuracy
- Ability to handle confidential information with care and professionalism
- Good communication skills and the ability to work well with others
Nice To Haves
- Payroll certification or willingness to work toward certification within two years
Responsibilities
- Assist with processing weekly and biweekly payroll for about 15,000 employees across 45 states
- Process payroll transactions such as terminations, instant checks, historical corrections, timecards, direct deposit changes, W 4 updates, and W 2 reissues
- Support garnishments, child support, and other required deductions to ensure compliance
- Review and reconcile payroll data and instant check logs to ensure accuracy
- Respond to employee, manager, and partner questions with clear communication and good customer service
- Support payroll audits, union payroll processing, data retention, incoming and outgoing payroll mail, and system testing
- Help improve payroll and time tracking processes by supporting efficiency and accura
Benefits
- generous employee discount
- access to health benefits
- a retirement savings plan
- accrued time off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
