Payroll Specialist needed for a benefits brokerage in Tacoma. 
 
Job ID: 25022
Pay Rate: $31.25 per hour
Location: Remote, must be in Tacoma, WA for occasional in-person events 
Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire 

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8 AM – 5 PM 
 

As Payroll Specialist, you'll oversee payroll-related communications and contribute to the end-to-end payroll preparation process for both US and Canadian employees. You'll act as the primary resource for staff inquiries regarding pay discrepancies, deduction issues, and direct deposit concerns. Your role will include compiling essential payroll information and performing accurate payroll computations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

• Oversee end-to-end payroll operations, ensuring timely and precise compensation for employees
• Execute semi-monthly payroll cycles for US and Canadian team members
• Keep payroll data up-to-date and accurate, maintaining adherence to applicable federal, state/provincial, and local laws
• Respond to employee questions and concerns related to compensation and payroll matters.
• Partner with HR to reflect personnel changes in payroll records
• Review and balance payroll accounts
• Monitor legislative updates to ensure ongoing compliance with evolving payroll requirements
• Assist with year-end payroll activities, including W-2 verification and reporting tasks
• Validate and reconcile payroll-related tax filings

• Other duties as assigned 

Qualifications 

• Minimum 3 years of experience in payroll administration or related role 

• Strong practical knowledge of US payroll laws, regulations and tax compliance 

• Proficiency with payroll software and systems 

• Tax experience including state and local registrations, tax amendments, and W-2 experience 

• Proficiency using MS Office, specifically Excel 

• Professional demeanor and good interpersonal and customer service skills  

• Proactive working style and ability to think ahead of tasks 

• Reliable and flexible 

• Excellent attention to detail and work quality 

• Strong oral and written communication skills 

Benefits offered by Parker Staffing to Contract-to-Hire employees: 

• Paid Sick/Safe Time (based on where allowable by law)    

• Medical benefits with multiple plan tiers and Telemedicine access    

• 401K with matching contributions     

• Holiday pay     

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)  

Parker Staffing offers all levels of Administrative, Customer Service, Call Center, Sales, and Human Resources job opportunities in the Seattle and Bellevue metro area and other large cities throughout the Nation. Parker Staffing has served as the staffing agency of choice for thousands for over four decades. Visit our employment opportunities page at http://www.parkerstaffing.com to review our full offering of temp, temp-to-hire, and direct hire job openings!  

Smoking/vaping and the use of tobacco products are prohibited on all Company premises, including indoor and outdoor areas, parking lots, and Company-owned vehicles. 

As part of our employment process, candidates who received a conditional offer may be required to undergo pre-employment drug testing. 

Parker Staffing is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.