Payroll Specialist
- Part-time contract (6 months)
- Onsite, Tigard, OR
- Forest Product Distributor
What you should know: Mulberry is partnering with one of North America’s largest wholesale distributors of forest products and building materials to hire a part-time Payroll Specialist. The company has a strong, people-focused culture, with an impressive average employee tenure of 13 years! Working 20 hours per week, you’ll process payroll for the corporate office and provide semi-monthly payroll support for 10 multi-state operations. You’ll collaborate closely with HR and Corporate Controllers, managing payroll tasks and acting as a key point of contact for employees. This position reports to the VP of Human Resources, offering the chance to join a supportive, tight-knit team.
A day in the life:
- Process full cycle payroll activities for exempt and non-exempt employees around compensation, commissions, bonus payments, benefit deductions, and new hires and terminations.
- Serve as a point of contact to employees in all payroll and benefits related questions and reporting requirements.
- Maintain accurate records of employee hours, pay data, and any payroll discrepancies, making necessary corrections as needed.
- Ensure the accuracy of taxes, garnishments, deductions, and employee changes, in compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Process and submit withheld deductions (401k & HSA) and Workers Compensation payments in a timely and accurate manner.
- Collect and retain payroll reports for review.
- Support various payroll projects, including bonuses, commissions, and other compensation-related tasks.
Your areas of knowledge and expertise:
- Associate’s degree or equivalent experience
- 3–5 years of experience in payroll processing
- Experience managing payroll across multiple states
- Basic understanding of payroll taxes preferred
- Familiarity with iSolved software is a plus
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Strong organizational skills and a sharp eye for detail
Compensation and Benefits: $35 – $40 per hour. As a contract employee you will have access to benefits through our payroll partner including medical, dental, vision, 401k, paid sick time and more.
Mulberry Talent Partners is dedicated to connecting exceptional talent with exciting opportunities. By applying for this position, you will also be considered for other open positions within our network. If you are already part of our community, we encourage you to reach out directly to one of our recruiters regarding any specific roles that catch your eye!
