Payroll Specialist

Kelso, WA

Automotive
Payroll

Posted on

July 13, 2026
Temporary

Job Highlights

Payroll Specialist

  • Contract (6 months)
  • Kelso, WA
  • Onsite
  • Automotive

What you should know: Mulberry is partnering with a local automotive dealer in Washington to hire an Interim Payroll Specialist to support the team during a transitional period. This is a great opportunity for a payroll professional who enjoys jumping in, making an immediate impact, and ensuring accurate, timely payroll processing in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, a quick-leaner, and adaptable.

A day in the life:

  • Process full-cycle payroll accurately and on time for exempt and non-exempt employees.
  • Audit payroll data, timecards, and employee records to ensure accuracy and compliance.
  • Reconcile payroll reports, deductions, taxes, garnishments, and benefit contributions.
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations.
  • Prepare payroll-related reports, reconciliations, and year-end documentation (W-2s, tax filings, audits).
  • Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies, employee inquiries, and payment issues.

Your areas of knowledge and expertise:

  • 3-5+ years of full-cycle payroll experience
  • Experience with payroll commission, flat rates, spiff rates highly desired
  • Automotive experience preferred
  • UKG UltiPro experience preferred
  • Must be execution-driven, proactive, organized, and service-minded

Compensation and Benefits: $33-$40/hour. Temporary benefits available including medical, dental, vision and 401k.

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