Senior Payroll Lead

Location: Portland, OR (Fully Onsite)
Type: Direct Hire or Temp-to-Hire

Salary: 80-95k DOE

About the Opportunity

This is a newly created, high-impact role supporting a growing organization undergoing a major payroll system transformation. The Senior Payroll Lead will own and administer payroll for two entities while helping drive a key implementation project converting from ADP to Paycom. The ideal candidate brings strong payroll expertise, polished communication skills, and the ability to operate independently in a fast-moving environment.

This position is fully onsite in the Portland office and offers an annual profit-sharing bonus.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and process full-cycle, multi-state payroll for two entities (OR, WA, CA).
• Serve as the internal subject matter expert during the payroll system conversion from ADP to Paycom-Q1 implementation with a Q2 go-live.
• Ensure payroll accuracy, compliance, and timeliness while maintaining confidentiality and strong internal controls.
• Manage payroll-related reporting, reconciliations, and audit support.
• Collaborate with HR and Finance to ensure alignment across systems and processes.
• Take over payroll responsibilities currently handled by the VP of Finance.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of wage and hour laws, including prevailing wage (preferred but not required if other core skills are strong).
• Act as a polished, professional representative of the department, demonstrating initiative and adaptability.

Required Qualifications

• 4+ years of progressive payroll experience.
• Experience operating in a stand-alone or close to stand-alone payroll role.
• Multi-state payroll experience (OR, WA, CA).
• Payroll system implementation experience (Paycom strongly preferred).
• Strong communication skills with a poised, polished presence.
• Positive, proactive attitude and ability to adapt in a changing environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, HR, or a related field.
• Experience with commissions.
• Previous experience with Paycom or ADP.
• Prevailing wage and LCP compliance experience a plus.

Compensation & Structure

• Salary range: $80-95k (sweet spot: $85-90k)
• Annual profit-sharing bonus
• Direct hire or temp-to-hire option (offering flexibility and competitive advantage)

What Makes This Opportunity Great

• Beautiful, modern onsite workspace with a welcoming team culture.
• Strong "family feel" environment where you are valued-not just a number.
• Collaborative, positive, and fun environment with a work-hard/play-hard mentality.
• Flexible daily schedule options (30 or 60-minute lunch; flexible start times within standard business hours).

Ledgent Finance & Accounting is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.