Sr Payroll Specialist

Job Listing ID:

4498696

Job Title:

Sr Payroll Specialist Application Deadline:

Open Until Filled

Job Location:

Portland

Date Posted:

05/26/2026

Hours Worked Per Week:

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Either Full or Part Time, more than 6 months You may contact this employer directly. (Obtain the contact information to print or add to your jobs.)

Job Summary:

GREAT OPPORTUNITY!

Senior Payroll Specialist, Portland OR Job Description The Senior Payroll Specialist coordinates and oversees end-to-end, high-volume payroll processing for multi-company, multi-state operations. This role leads on

• and off-cycle payroll activities, reviews and approves complex pay transactions, and serves as a key partner to internal teams and external vendors.

The Senior Payroll Specialist ensures accurate and timely payroll, tax, and benefit reporting while driving process improvements and maintaining strong compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. ??

Role snapshot:

• Hybrid:

  4 onsite / 1 remote
• High-volume payroll (~3K employees)
• Multi-state (OR & CA) ?

Looking for:

• 4-5+ years high-volume payroll (3K+)
• ADP Workforce Now (or Vantage/Enterprise)
• Strong payroll tax & compliance
• Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP) This is a great opportunity to join a well-known brand and step into a high-impact role.

Work Environment This role is based in an office workspace with a hybrid schedule of four days in the office and one day remote each week. The Senior Payroll Specialist works with modern payroll and HR technologies, including ADP Workforce Now (or similar ADP platforms), Microsoft Excel, and other HRIS and workforce management systems. The environment is fast-paced and deadline-driven, especially around payroll cycles and reporting periods, and requires a professional presence and attire appropriate for an office setting. Collaboration with cross-functional teams, vendors, and stakeholders is frequent, and work involves detailed analysis, reconciliation, and documentation within a structured, process-oriented setting. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Portland, OR. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $35.00

• $44.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD& D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a hybrid position in Portland,OR.

Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jun 4, 2026. About Aston Carter Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing double diamond winner for both client and talent service. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please ...

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