Senior Payroll Specialist

Auto Warehousing Company•Tacoma, WA

27d•$46 - $51•Hybrid

About The Position

AWC is hiring a Senior Payroll Specialist for its Corporate Office in Tacoma, Washington. The role is hybrid, with regular onsite work three days per week at the Tacoma office. The position provides operational and backup support to maintain continuity of critical payroll functions, processes payroll activities for staff, and supports departmental initiatives such as startups and system implementations. The role supports AWC's vision, mission, and values.

Requirements

At least 8 years of experience processing payroll for employees across multiple states.
Thorough understanding of full-cycle, multi-state payroll, including time and attendance, tax filings, garnishments, and compliance requirements.
Understanding of U.S. and Canadian statutory requirements and their application, including FLSA, 401(k), EI, ROE, and RPP.
Knowledge of standard business applications and high proficiency with Excel and Microsoft Office tools.
Strong analytical, communication, time-management, and organizational skills, with attention to detail.
Commitment to extraordinary customer service.
Ability to create and deliver training and support to ensure successful implementation and utilization.
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment, exercise sound judgment, and make timely decisions that ensure accurate and compliant outcomes.
Ability to prioritize work and meet daily, weekly, and monthly deadlines.
Ability to troubleshoot and solve technical problems.
Ability to maintain a positive work atmosphere through appropriate conduct and communication with customers, coworkers, and management.
Regular onsite work at the Tacoma office is required.

Nice To Haves

Canada payroll experience.
Experience using UKG software.
Expertise in HRIS systems design and implementation.
Report-writing experience.
CPP certification.

Responsibilities

Process weekly U.S. exempt and non-exempt staff payroll.
Provide operational support and payroll coverage for the U.S. and Canada during team member absences and startups.
Support departmental operations, initiatives, system implementations, startups, and special projects.
Provide backup support for wage garnishment processing.
Enter new hires, status changes, leaves of absence, and terminations for U.S. staff associates.
Maintain staff personnel files.
Partner with APS recruiters and site managers to support hiring, including creating Concentra drug-screen and audiogram authorizations and new-hire paperwork for exempt associates.
Process APS staff exempt new hires, payroll status changes, terminations, and other changes.
Generate instant checks for terminations and replacement checks.
Audit payroll data submitted for processing from U.S. and Canadian locations.
Collect, calculate, and enter payroll data.
Occasionally support field operations by updating production associate records.
Provide backup support for timekeeping system administration and configuration for the U.S. and Canada.
Provide backup support for staff time-and-attendance training for managers and associates.
Prepare reports summarizing earnings, taxes, deductions, leave, disability, and non-taxable wages.
Review payroll calculations and determine associate and employer tax, unemployment, and workers' compensation liabilities.
Resolve payroll discrepancies by collecting, analyzing, and reconciling relevant information.
Respond to payroll questions and requests with accurate information and timely assistance.
Follow established payroll policies and procedures, and identify and report needed process or policy changes.
Protect the confidentiality and security of sensitive payroll data.
Support the company's vision, mission, and values.
Perform other duties as needed to meet business needs.