Payroll Specialist - HR

Heidelberg Materials • Bothell, WA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Heidelberg Materials is seeking a Payroll Specialist to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing by reviewing, validating, and managing employee timekeeping data. The role maintains employee records, processes personnel changes, and supports data integrity, compliance, and confidentiality. It also supports I-9 and E-Verify activities and helps drive compliance with employment and payroll requirements.

The Payroll Specialist partners with supervisors and operational leaders to resolve payroll issues and improve process consistency. The position provides accurate, professional customer service in response to employee and manager payroll inquiries. It is based onsite in Bothell, Washington, in a dynamic office environment with regular collaboration across HR, Payroll, and Operations. Success requires attention to detail, adaptability, and the ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining accuracy and compliance.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of payroll, timekeeping, and compliance processes.
• Ability to manage detailed information accurately.
• Ability to handle confidential employee information with professionalism, integrity, and discretion.
• Skill in building partnerships and providing payroll-related guidance to supervisors and employees.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and HRIS, payroll, or timekeeping systems.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Effective communication, problem-solving, and prioritization skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and adaptability.

Responsibilities

• Review, validate, and manage employee timekeeping data to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing.
• Maintain employee records and process personnel changes while ensuring data integrity, compliance, and confidentiality.
• Support I-9 and E-Verify activities and help ensure compliance with employment and payroll requirements.
• Partner with supervisors and operational leaders to resolve payroll issues and improve process consistency.
• Respond to employee and manager payroll inquiries accurately and professionally.

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with automatic company contribution and matching contributions.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits.
• Health Savings Account (HSA), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA), and Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• AD&D, short- and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance.
• Paid bonding leave.
• 15 days of paid vacation.
• 40 hours of paid sick leave.
• 10 paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed