Payroll & Benefits Specialist

We are looking for a Payroll & Benefits Specialist to support payroll, benefits, and core HR operations for a growing organization in Preston, Washington. This role combines hands-on payroll administration with employee support, compliance coordination, and selected accounting duties. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, sound judgment when handling sensitive matters, and the ability to work across payroll, benefits, and finance processes.

Responsibilities:

• Administer end-to-end payroll processing for employees across applicable jurisdictions, ensuring accurate pay, deductions, and benefit withholdings are completed on schedule.

• Prepare and validate payroll records for year-end reporting, including tax documentation, retirement contributions, and related reconciliations.

• Respond to employee and manager questions regarding pay, taxes, deductions, and benefits, resolving issues promptly and professionally.

• Support hiring and workforce planning efforts by partnering with leaders on recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, retention, and succession-related activities.

• Advise managers on employee relations matters and help carry out established HR procedures involving accommodations, investigations, disciplinary actions, and separations when needed.

• Evaluate compensation and benefits trends, recommend program updates, and help maintain competitive offerings that support attraction and retention goals.

• Coordinate training activities in partnership with internal stakeholders to support employee development and operational quality standards.

• Maintain compliance with employment laws and HR best practices by reviewing policies, monitoring regulatory requirements, and supporting documentation needs.

• Complete assigned accounting tasks such as daily cash reporting, bank and general ledger reconciliations, non-purchase-order invoice processing, and audit support for financial, insurance, and retirement plan reviews.

• Contribute to special projects and cross-functional initiatives as requested by senior leadership or the Controller.

The salary range for this position is $75,000 to $90,000.

Benefits:

Medical/Dental/Vision

STD/LTD

Life and AD& D insurance

401k w/ match

15 days PTO

8 paid holidays

Qualifications:

• Experience managing full-cycle payroll for a workforce of approximately 100 to 500 employees.
• Working knowledge of multi-state payroll practices, payroll tax withholding, and year-end reporting requirements.
• Proficiency with ADP Workforce Now and strong capability in payroll data review and record accuracy.
• Background in benefits administration, including deductions, enrollments, and payroll-related benefit coordination.
• Familiarity with accounting support functions such as accounts payable, cash reporting, and account reconciliations.
• Ability to handle confidential employee and compensation information with discretion and professionalism.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills for addressing payroll, benefits, and employee-related questions.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.

Compensation

$75,000.00-$90,000.00 Yearly

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