Position Summary:
Express Employment Professionals is seeking a Payroll Specialist for a local organization in Albany, OR. This role is responsible for managing the full payroll process, ensuring accuracy, compliance with wage and hour laws, and providing exceptional support to employees regarding payroll inquiries.
If you are detail-oriented, organized, and experienced in high-volume payroll environments, we’d love to connect with you!
Key Responsibilities:
Payroll Management
Collect and verify employee timesheets
Process new hires, promotions, terminations, and personnel actions
Enter employee data, including health benefits, garnishments, and deductions
Respond to payroll-related questions from employees
Review and reconcile payroll reports before transmission
Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies
Process and resolve tax notices and garnishments with a third-party vendor
Reconcile benefit vendor invoices
Maintain and update payroll records
Reporting & Compliance
Prepare payroll, tax, and retirement reports
Ensure compliance with federal and state wage & hour laws
Review payroll staff paychecks before and after transmission for accuracy
Additional Duties
Assist with developing payroll reports
Learn and utilize financial software (NetSuite)
Perform other accounting/finance-related tasks as assigned
Qualifications & Requirements:
High school diploma or equivalent; additional training in payroll/accounting preferred
2+ years of payroll experience in a fast-paced, high-volume environment (or equivalent combination of education/training)
Knowledge of payroll and accounting principles
Strong attention to detail and ability to make quick, accurate calculations
Proficiency with standard office equipment and data entry
Ability to work independently and maintain positive relationships with staff and the public
Must pass a criminal history background check (a conviction may not automatically disqualify you)
Must have or be able to obtain a valid Oregon driver’s license
Schedule & Pay:
Full-time position
$19.50/hour
Located in Albany, OR
