Payroll Specialist

Hoffman Construction Company • Lake Oswego, OR

38d • $70,000 - $90,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Payroll Specialist will work directly with the Payroll Manager to process high volume bi-weekly payroll for both domestic employees using JD Edwards software. This is a full-cycle, multi-state and international payroll position for confidential payroll.

Requirements

• 3 years working experience with union and non-union full cycle payroll.
• Two-year associate degree or direct experience equivalent.
• Understand proper taxation and deduction for compliance with the Fed, State, local jurisdictions and payroll regulations.
• Excellent organizational skill, attention to detail. Must be able to prioritize tasks to meet deadlines and demands.
• Strong mathematical, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and payroll software.
• Strong leadership skills and sense of ownership.
• Ability to establish and maintain strong and meaningful relationships with others.
• Ability to communicate effectively with teammates and various levels of management as well as external contacts.
• Self-motivated working under minimal supervision.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in JD Edwards.
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification.
• Prior experience processing multi-state and international payroll.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the processing of biweekly multistate confidential payroll for both our domestic payrolls.
• Coordinate with our third-party tax source to ensure compliance with US regulations.
• Maintains employee confidence and protects payroll operations by keeping information confidential.
• Ensures compliance with applicable federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws and best practices.
• Support the month-end closing for all payroll-related accounts to ensure quarterly and annual payroll tax returns and other statutory reporting requirements for domestic payroll can be processed to meet statutory deadlines.
• Ensure accuracy of employee benefit contributions, fringe benefits, garnishments and other employee deductions.
• Research payroll issues/discrepancies and process necessary corrections.
• Prepares and maintains accurate records and reports of payroll transactions.
• Receives and responds to payroll and payroll related inquiries from current and former employees.
• Facilitates audits by providing records and documentation to auditors.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and advancement opportunities
• Ongoing professional training and development
• Comprehensive benefits—including free primary care for you and your family through our dedicated clinics, health insurance, paid time off, and a generous retirement plan.
• A culture rooted in inclusion, collaboration, and respect.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree