We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to join one of our clients based in Portland, Oregon in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, brings strong attention to detail, and can manage complex payroll activity across multiple states with confidence. The role supports a sizable employee population and requires a proactive, detail-focused individual who can balance accuracy, responsiveness, and excellent service.

Responsibilities:

• Process end-to-end payroll for a designated group of employees while maintaining accuracy and timeliness.
• Administer payroll across numerous U.S. states, researching state-specific rules as needed to resolve pay questions and ensure compliance.
• Review earnings such as hourly pay, salaries, commissions, and bonus payments, verifying calculations and investigating discrepancies before finalizing payroll.
• Track payroll exceptions, follow up on outstanding items, and maintain organized records in a high-volume environment.
• Provide responsive support to employees and internal stakeholders by addressing payroll inquiries with care and courtesy.
• Adapt to unique payroll scenarios and varied processing requirements, applying sound judgment when standard procedures do not fully apply.