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Payroll Specialist / Payroll Administrator

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A Payroll Administrator is responsible for administrative tasks relating to payroll, which may include keeping totals for hours worked by employees, rates of pay and managing payments to employees.

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Back Payroll Specialist / Payroll Administrator Accounting/Finance Phoenix , Oregon temp to hire Sep 1, 2026 Payroll Specialist /
Payroll Administrator Schedule:
Full-Time |
Overtime Required During Payroll Cycles Pay:
$25/hour to start Position Overview We are seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to support high-volume payroll operations in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. The ideal candidate will have previous payroll experience; however, candidates with strong administrative, data-processing, or accounting support experience may also be considered. This position requires exceptional accuracy, organization, confidentiality, and the ability to manage changing priorities while consistently meeting strict payroll deadlines. Key Responsibilities Process bi-weekly payroll for approximately 100-300 employees Enter, review, verify, and maintain employee and payroll information Maintain accurate and organized employee files and records Track and update payroll-related information using Microsoft Excel Perform high-volume data entry with a strong focus on accuracy Assist with payroll reports, audits, reconciliations, and verification Research and resolve payroll discrepancies as needed Handle sensitive employee and payroll information with professionalism and confidentiality Provide additional payroll and administrative support as needed Collaborate with team members to ensure payroll is processed accurately and on time Qualifications & Skills Previous payroll experience strongly preferred Strong administrative, accounting support, or high-volume data-entry experience considered Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills Comfortable working with numbers and reviewing information for accuracy Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and general computer systems Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and meet firm deadlines Strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to learn new processes and systems quickly Professional, dependable, and comfortable working in a team environment Ability to exercise discretion when handling confidential information Schedule Requirements Must be available to work every other Sunday during payroll processing Overtime is required during payroll cycles and other high-volume periods Flexibility may occasionally be required to ensure payroll deadlines are met Ideal Candidate You are organized, dependable, and highly attentive to detail. You take ownership of your responsibilities, communicate professionally, and remain accurate even when working under tight deadlines. You are comfortable learning new systems and processes, asking questions when clarification is needed, and working collaboratively with a team to ensure payroll is completed accurately and on time. INDSO Apply Now Share This Post