Payroll Specialist

Position : Payroll Specialist

Location : Downtown Portland, OR

Job Type : Contract (6 months), Hybrid (Tuesdays and Fridays onsite), Full Time

Compensation : $29-$30 an hour

We have an exciting opportunity for a Payroll Specialist to join our client in Downtown Portland, OR. As an ideal candidate, you should have a minimum of 2 years' experience in high volume payroll and possess strong Excel skills (pivot tables and VLOOKUPS).

Responsibilities :

• Managing full cycle payroll in a team for a large-size company (500+)
• Maintain and verify the accuracy of all employee and payroll data within the payroll system.
• Safeguard sensitive employee information and uphold strict confidentiality standards.
• Respond to payroll-related inquiries and resolve discrepancies in a timely and professional manner.
• Support year-end payroll functions, including tax filings and reporting (e.g., W-2s, union reports).
• Assist the HR department with key functions such as recruiting, onboarding, benefits administration, and employee terminations.
• Perform other related duties as needed to support the payroll and HR functions.

Requirements :

Benefits :

Benefits vary depending on employer.

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

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Pay Details : $29.00 to $30.00 per hour

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Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and / or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable :

Massachusetts Candidates Only : It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.