Archived listing. The details below describe a past opening.
We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to support payroll operations for an organization in Tacoma, Washington. This is a Contract position focused on delivering accurate and timely pay for a large employee population across multiple states. The ideal candidate brings strong full-cycle payroll experience, can manage complex payroll inputs such as commissions, and is comfortable working in a high-volume environment.
Responsibilities:
- Process end-to-end payroll for a workforce of more than 500 employees while maintaining accuracy and meeting established deadlines.
- Administer payroll activities across multiple states, ensuring proper application of state-specific wage, tax, and compliance requirements.
- Review employee pay data, time records, deductions, and adjustments to confirm complete and correct payroll calculations.
- Handle variable compensation elements, including commissions and other supplemental earnings, within regular payroll cycles.
- Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies by partnering with employees, managers, and internal stakeholders to address issues promptly.
- Maintain payroll records and supporting documentation in accordance with company policies and regulatory standards.
- Utilize Paycom and related payroll systems to enter, audit, and validate payroll information efficiently.
- Support payroll-related process updates and system-related changes as needed while helping sustain uninterrupted payroll operations.
- Demonstrated experience managing full-cycle payroll from data review through final processing and post-payroll reconciliation.
- Background processing multi-state payroll with a solid understanding of payroll tax and compliance considerations.
- Proven ability to manage payroll for employee populations exceeding 500 workers.
- Hands-on experience using Paycom or a comparable payroll platform in a high-volume setting.
- Familiarity with administering commissions and other variable pay components accurately.
- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to work effectively under tight deadlines.
- Clear communication skills and the ability to handle sensitive payroll information with professionalism and discretion.