Payroll Specialist - Seattle, WA

Lease Crutcher Lewis Careers • Seattle, WA

20h

About The Position

The Payroll Specialist is responsible for full-cycle processing of weekly payroll for hourly and salaried employees. The role maintains employee records across applicable platforms, reviews and verifies timecards through Procore, ensures accurate and timely payments, and distributes checks. It requires strong attention to detail, communication, and collaboration across departments to support smooth payroll operations and a positive employee experience.

The position also supports payroll-related audits and assists with credit card transactions and expense reimbursements. Additional duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of full-cycle payroll processing experience.
• Multi-state payroll experience.
• Strong understanding of payroll regulations, tax filings, and compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Familiarity with union payroll and reporting requirements.
• Experience with workers’ compensation and unemployment claims.

Nice To Haves

• Payroll experience in a construction environment.
• Experience with Spectrum, Procore, and UKG; preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain employee files across multiple platforms and keep them accurately updated.
• Review and verify timecards, identify and correct errors using edit lists and exception reports, and resolve discrepancies with project teams.
• Generate weekly paychecks, process off-cycle checks as needed, and print and distribute payroll checks.
• Transmit positive pay and ACH files through online banking.
• Process wage garnishments and employment verifications confidentially.
• Support multi-state and inter-company payroll processing and comply with varying state regulations.
• Prepare and file local, state, and federal payroll taxes.
• Handle union reporting and compliance.
• Prepare SAIF (Oregon workers’ compensation insurance) reporting and collaborate on related matters.
• Collaborate with Lewis Payroll teams to provide mutual support.
• Assist with payroll-related audits, including union and 401(k) audits.
• Assist with credit card transactions and expense reimbursements in Concur and Spectrum.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Employer-funded Lifestyle Spending Account supporting physical wellness for employees and their pets.
• Employer-funded Headspace membership supporting mental wellness.
• Health Savings Account with annual employer-sponsored contributions.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan, with enrollment covered at no cost.
• 401(k) with a competitive matching program.
• Volunteer paid time off.
• Charitable giving matching programs.

What This Job Offers

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