We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to support payroll operations for a contract assignment based in Gresham, Oregon. This Contract position will oversee accurate and timely payroll processing for a diverse employee population while helping maintain compliance with payroll tax regulations, wage laws, and company practices.

Responsibilities:

• Administer semi-monthly payroll for salaried, hourly, and on call employees, ensuring payments are completed accurately and on schedule.
• Examine timekeeping records and payroll-related deductions to confirm data integrity before each payroll cycle is finalized.
• Maintain payroll files and employee information within the payroll platform, updating records promptly to reflect status, compensation, and deduction changes.
• Apply federal, state, and local payroll regulations in daily work to support compliance with wage and hour requirements and organizational standards.
• Complete payroll tax reporting activities, including year-end forms, quarterly filings, and other required submissions to applicable agencies.
• Reconcile payroll registers with accounting records and investigate discrepancies affecting general ledger accuracy.
• Support benefits administration by assisting with enrollment updates and reviewing benefit-related payroll reconciliations.
• Address employee questions related to earnings, tax withholding, deductions, and payroll adjustments with professionalism and clarity.
• Partner with HR and finance stakeholders to facilitate smooth employee onboarding, offboarding, audits, and other payroll-related processes