Job Description
Are you a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist looking for an immediate opportunity in the vibrant city of Seattle? Apex HR Solutions is seeking a dedicated professional to join our finance team and ensure our employees are paid accurately and on time. This is a high-impact role where your attention to detail will directly affect the financial well-being of our staff.
We offer a collaborative environment, competitive benefits, and the chance to work with cutting-edge HRIS systems. If you are ready to start immediately, we want to hear from you.
Responsibilities
- Manage End-to-End Payroll: Process weekly and monthly payroll for over 500+ employees using ADP Workforce Now, ensuring accuracy and compliance with federal and state regulations.
- Ensure Compliance: Stay up-to-date with Washington State tax laws, FLSA regulations, and other applicable payroll legislation to mitigate risk.
- Employee Support: Serve as the primary point of contact for payroll-related inquiries, resolving discrepancies and answering questions regarding pay stubs and deductions.
- Account Reconciliation: Perform monthly reconciliations of payroll bank accounts, general ledger entries, and tax liability accounts.
- Reporting & Analysis: Prepare and analyze payroll reports for management, assisting with budget forecasting and variance analysis.
- Benefits Administration: Assist in the administration of benefits enrollment, terminations, and changes, ensuring data integrity across systems.
Qualifications
- Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years of hands-on payroll processing experience in a high-volume environment.
- Software Proficiency: Strong working knowledge of ADP, Paylocity, Workday, or similar HRIS platforms.
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or HR preferred, or equivalent work experience.
- Attention to Detail: Exceptional accuracy in data entry and the ability to spot errors before they impact employees.
- Communication: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to explain complex payroll concepts clearly to non-finance staff.
- Seattle Area: Must be willing to work on-site in Seattle, WA (or hybrid).