Payroll Specialist

Salary : $58,723.93 - $77,943.33 Annually

Location : Corvallis, OR

Job Type : Regular Full-time

Remote Employment : Flexible / Hybrid

Job Number : 25-00110

Department : Finance & Budget

Division : MANAGEMENT & CONFIDENTIAL

Opening Date : 10 / 31 / 2025

Closing Date : 11 / 10 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Pacific

Bargaining Unit : : Non-Represented (Benefited)

Classification : : BS3

FLSA Exempt Status : Overtime Non-Exempt

Job Summary

Are you interested in making Benton County a better place for all its citizens? Do you enjoy diverse and dynamic work? Are you a person who loves to work with a variety of people? If so, then please consider joining the Financial Services Department at Benton County. You'll get the opportunity to work with a committed and driven team working together to provide the backbone to the County organization.

Job Summary

This position independently administers the county-wide payroll function. Serves as an expert on payroll-related matters. Maintains control of payroll records to ensure the integrity and accuracy of the payroll system in conformance with federal and state laws, union contracts, personnel policies and other associated regulations. Reviews and verifies payroll data for County employees from all departments, processes and issues payroll checks. Produces required personnel, payroll, tax and benefits reports. Works with Financial Analyst to produce salary projections for budgeting and contract negotiations.

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First review of applications is scheduled for November 10, 2025.

Applications submitted after this date may or may not be considered. This listing may close at any time after the first review date.

BENEFITS

Generous time off to maintain a healthy work-life balance!

• 11 Paid Holidays + 2 Floating Holidays + 8 hours of vacation accrual every month + sick leave! Vacation accrual increases with years of service.

$0 Health Insurance Premium!

Apart from your deductible you can use this money for things that aren't traditionally paid by insurance - i.e. Ibuprofen, Tylenol and other preventative type medications

Get ready for retirement. Generous employer paid contributions!

The County makes a retirement contribution of 6% of your salary towards Oregon PERS!

A free and award-winning wellness program

100% employer-paid coverage for AD&D ($100,000), Life ($10,000), and Long-Term Disability coverage .

Annual salary range of :

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Minimum Qualifications for Payroll Analyst (BS23)

The following minimum qualifications are required for this position :

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted. Please note candidates must have at least 6 months of actual work experience to be considered as equivalent.

Special Requirements

The Ideal Candidate

Customer service experience

Please ensure you have provided a thorough and updated application as it pertains to the position for which you are applying. Your application materials will be used to determine salary based on a pay equity assessment. For further information, please click on the link :

Questions regarding this position can be directed to :

Debbie Sessions, Deputy Director of Finance Benton County Finance & Budget

Department Telephone : (541) 766-6771

Working & Living in Benton Count

Perfectly placed in the Willamette Valley, 90 miles south of Portland and 40 miles north of Eugene, Benton County has easy access to urban areas with ample opportunities for cultural activities. Combined with outdoor recreation galore in the Cascade Range 80 miles to the east and the Coastal Range and Pacific Ocean 50 miles west, the county's 90,000 residents like to say they "have it all."

Working in Benton County

Living in Benton County

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EMPLOYEE BENEFITS AT BENTON COUNTY

Working for the County is so much more than a job. It is a chance to make a local difference - in your own life and the lives of the people around you.

Perfectly placed in the Willamette Valley, ninety miles south of Portland and forty miles north of Eugene, Benton County has easy access to urban areas with ample opportunities for cultural and major sporting events. Combined with unmatched outdoor recreation, County residents like to say they "have it all". With the Cascade Range, eighty miles to the East, and the Pacific Ocean fifty miles to the West - going out for a day at the beach, fishing, hunting, cycling or hiking is all within reach - Benton County truly offers something for everyone.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to meet the needs of its employees and their families. Competitive benefits and an active employee wellness program is a top priority for the County.

Benefits Package Details

11 Paid Holidays + 64 Personal Leave Hours (for Exempt Employees) + 2 Floating Holidays + 8 hours of vacation accrual every month + sick leave! Vacation accrual increases with years of service.

Medical, Dental and Vision - cover your eligible family members without additional premium.

Apart from your deductible, you can use this money for things that aren't traditionally paid by insurance - i.e. Ibuprofen, Tylenol and other preventative type medications.

After 6 months of employment :

The County makes a retirement contribution of 6% of your salary towards Oregon PERS!

Interactive and personalized approach focused on your whole health.

Supplemental plans are available at reasonable rates.

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Please expand on your experience with auditing employee time entry; communication with employees and managers; and processing full cycle payroll for more than 250 employees.

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Reminder : A cover letter highlighting relevant work experience is required for this job posting. Have you attached one as requested?

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