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Payroll Manager
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A Payroll Manager manages payroll department operations and staff at a company or organization. Ensures that employee wages, salaries, benefits and deductions are calculated correctly, and that paychecks are distributed on time. Coordinates with human resources staff with regard to staff promotions and pay grades.
$116,288 / year median in Oregon
-5% projected decline
Job Description
Payroll Manager at Robert Half Payroll Manager at Robert Half in Portland, Oregon Posted in 3 days ago.
Type:
full-time
Interim Payroll Manager Consultant Location:
Southeast Portland, OR (On-Site)
Duration:
3-6
Month Consulting Engagement Schedule:
Full-Time Our client, a growing manufacturing organization, is seeking an experienced Interim Payroll Manager Consultant to provide hands-on payroll leadership during a transition period. This consultant will oversee day-to-day payroll operations, support a compensation structure transition, and help improve payroll processes and documentation. Key Responsibilities Manage payroll processing for approximately 100 employees using ADP Workforce Now Ensure payroll is processed accurately, timely, and in compliance with applicable regulations Serve as the primary payroll resource for employees, management, and Finance Develop and document payroll procedures and standard operating processes (SOPs) Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, improve controls, and automate manual processes Support the implementation of a new compensation and pay structure program Partner with Finance and HR to ensure a smooth payroll transition and ongoing operational continuity Qualifications 5+ years of payroll experience, including responsibility for end-to-end payroll processing Strong experience with ADP Workforce Now Experience documenting processes and implementing payroll improvements Ability to quickly assess priorities and work independently in a fast-paced environment Strong knowledge of payroll compliance, payroll taxes, and wage-and-hour requirements Consulting, interim, or project-based experience is a plus Why Consider This Opportunity? Immediate-impact consulting engagement Opportunity to lead payroll operations during a critical transition Blend of day-to-day payroll management and process improvement work Full-time, on-site role with a collaborative leadership team Initial 3-6 month project with potential for extension based on business needs This engagement is ideal for a seasoned Payroll Manager or Payroll Consultant who enjoys stabilizing operations, improving processes, and delivering value in transitional environments