Job Title: Payroll Specialist

As a Payroll Specialist, you will be responsible for managing the payroll of over 100 employees on a weekly basis. This includes handling compensation across multiple state jurisdictions and unions, as well as processing new hires, employee changes, and voluntary deductions in the payroll system.

• Enter new hires, employee changes, and voluntary deductions in the payroll system.
• Process manual checks such as terminations and discrepancies.
• Prepare and process both hourly and salaried weekly payrolls.
• Review computed wages and correct errors to ensure accuracy.
• Ensure all changes to payroll are processed correctly.
• Prepare and process garnishments.
• Verify non-exempt personnel timesheets for compliance with policies and regulations.
• Calculate new hire pay, termination pay, and any required adjustments.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and employee files.
• Process stop payments or adjustments of payroll.
• Handle garnishments, deductions, and vacation/sick accruals.
• Calculate bonuses as requested.
• Ensure accurate computing, withholding, and deductions.
• Prepare various payroll and management reports, journal entries, and reconcile quarterly payroll taxes.

• Experience with payroll for 100+ employees.
• Knowledge of multi-state payroll, especially in OR, WA, and preferably ID & CA.
• Understanding of union payroll processes.
• Familiarity with wage and hour laws.
• Experience in the construction industry (1+ year).

• Experience with ERP systems.
• Familiarity with regulatory agencies for taxes and benefits.
• Experience in unemployment auditing.
• Knowledge of per diem and travel expenses.
• Ability to upload information for 401K.

Work within an engineering, construction, fabrication, and installation company that provides design, fabrication, installation, and repair services for Boilers, Heat-Exchangers, Pressure Vessels, and Refractory Applications. The company has locations in Portland, Salt Lake City, and Tacoma. Enjoy a supportive work environment with opportunities for profit sharing and comprehensive health benefits for you and your family. The company values family-owned business ethos and offers a health care plan with minimal deductible and out-of-pocket expenses.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Portland, Oregon.