HR/Payroll Administrator

We are looking for an HR/Payroll Administrator to support payroll and HR operations for a growing organization in Forest Grove, Oregon. This Contract position focuses on delivering accurate multi-state payroll processing, maintaining employee records, and assisting with benefits and day-to-day HR administration. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable handling employee questions while ensuring compliance with established payroll practices.

Responsibilities:

• Process end-to-end payroll for a workforce of approximately 200 employees across multiple states, ensuring accuracy and timely completion.
• Maintain payroll records, review employee data changes, and verify earnings, deductions, and tax withholdings before each payroll cycle is finalized.
• Support benefits administration by coordinating enrollments, updates, and employee documentation while keeping records current.
• Assist with core HR administrative tasks, including employee file maintenance, status changes, and routine documentation.
• Respond to employee questions related to pay, deductions, benefits, and general HR matters with professionalism and discretion.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to help resolve payroll discrepancies, support audits, and improve administrative efficiency.
• Prepare payroll-related reports and maintain organized documentation to support compliance and internal review needs.