Payroll Specialist I
$62,400–$74,880 year
On-siteAuburn, Washington, United States
Auburn, Washington, United StatesOn-siteFull Time$62,400–$74,880 yearMid Level
Full TimeMid Level
Job Summary
The Payroll Specialist I role involves ensuring accurate and timely processing of payroll transactions for a multi-state payroll, performing various payroll audits to verify data accuracy, and resolving issues related to timesheet coding and compensation. The candidate must possess a minimum of two years of full cycle payroll processing experience and understand wage and hour, tax, and multi-state regulations. Strong MS Office skills, particularly in Excel, and meticulous attention to detail are critical. The position requires excellent communication skills and the ability to independently manage multiple deadlines while handling sensitive information.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of two years of full cycle payroll processing experience, utilizing a third party HCM system
- Demonstrated understanding of wage and hour laws, tax laws, federal, state, local laws, and regulations affecting multi-state payroll
- Prior experience processing support orders, wage garnishments and writs
- Intermediate MS Office Suite skills, particularly Excel
- Keen attention to detail, with strong organizational skills
- Demonstrated critical thinking skills
- Proven ability to proactively identify and accurately resolve problems
- Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
- Ability to prioritize and self-manage competing deadlines
- Proven ability to work responsibly with sensitive and confidential information is essential
- Experience producing accurate results through teaming with others and on an individual basis
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with Ceridian Dayforce HCM
- Degree in finance, accounting, business, or another related field OR equivalent professional experience
- Previous experience with employee benefits
- Experience in the transportation industry, in a payroll position