Location: Portland, OR
Salary: $28-$35/hour DOE (Benefits Included)

Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to support high-volume payroll operations within a manufacturing and/or construction environment. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing, with a strong focus on timekeeping, compliance, and multi-job or union-based pay structures.

Key Responsibilities

• Process weekly and/or biweekly payroll for hourly and salaried employees (including multi-state if applicable)
• Review and audit timecards, job costing, and labor allocations across multiple projects or job sites
• Ensure compliance with prevailing wage, union agreements, and certified payroll reporting (if applicable)
• Maintain payroll records, including deductions, garnishments, benefits, and tax withholdings
• Coordinate with HR and Accounting to resolve discrepancies, onboarding/offboarding changes, and pay adjustments
• Prepare and submit payroll tax filings and reports in compliance with federal, state (Oregon), and local regulations
• Support audits and generate payroll reports for leadership and finance teams
• Manage PTO tracking, overtime calculations, and shift differentials
• Assist with implementation or optimization of payroll/timekeeping systems

Requirements

• 3+ years of payroll experience, preferably in manufacturing or construction environments
• Strong understanding of hourly payroll, overtime rules, and job costing
• Experience with prevailing wage and/or union payroll (highly preferred)
• Knowledge of Oregon labor laws and payroll tax requirements
• Proficiency in payroll systems (e.g., ADP, Paychex, UKG, or similar ERP systems)
• Intermediate Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, data auditing)
• High attention to detail with strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or similar certification
• Experience with certified payroll reporting (Davis-Bacon)
• Exposure to ERP systems used in construction/manufacturing (e.g., Viewpoint, Timberline, NetSuite, SAP)