Payroll Analyst

Job description

STRATEGIC STAFFING SOLUTIONS (S3) HAS AN OPENING!

Title: Payroll Analyst

Location: Portland, OR

Contract Length: 6 Months possible FTE conversion

*COVID-19*
Fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by January 1, 2022 unless an approved medical or religious exemption is granted. Testing will NOT be a valid alternative to vaccination.

Duties may include:

The Payroll Analyst is responsible for administering the end-to-end Payroll process and for ensuring activities are performed in a timely manner with an exceptional level of quality. They are responsible for running and balancing bi-weekly payroll each pay period and ensuring all employees are paid in a timely and accurate manner.

• Responsible for follow up with the staff on policies and daily processing issues. Makes production decisions regarding outstanding issues that need immediate resolution.
• Reviews department procedures and recommends changes or updates and assists with implementation activities. Oversees user maintenance of applicable systems, works with various internal departments to resolve system issues.
• Assists in improving departmental performance by identifying and evaluating work trends, helping develop appropriate actions, identifying training needs and orienting new employees.
• Recommends actions when problems or issues related to Payroll processing are identified.
• Assists in the maintenance and development of desk procedures, policies and procedures. May assist in generating user documentation for processes, policies and procedures in response to business changes and ensures staff are updated on any changes or modifications.
• Performs timely and accurate calculations for termination payments. Monitors and audits Wisely Pay Card set up and funding.
• Responsible for overseeing quarterly and annual updates to department process documentation. Facilitates partnership in other business areas to ensure their input is included.
• Oversees and responds to all internal/external questions pertaining to daily processing of payroll.

Required Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of state, federal and local tax regulations and laws.
• Knowledge and understanding of company policies and procedures.
• Strong computer skills including spreadsheet development, report generation and presentation development. Strong Microsoft Excel skills and experience.
• Knowledge and understanding of compliance with Leave of Absence rules and regulations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including presentation skills and the ability to communicate and coordinate activities with varying levels of staff, leaders and external vendors.
• Ability to exercise judgment, initiative, and discretion regarding confidential and sensitive matters.
• Conducts bi-weekly audits of payroll processing files and data ensuring employees are paid on an accurate and timely basis.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Human Resources, or related field
• 3 years Payroll experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Licenses, Certifications, Registration:

• FPC or CPP preferred.

TO APPLY: Please email your resume in Word Format to Paul Larson at and Reference Job Order #: 185901.