Payroll Specialist

We are looking for an experienced Payroll Specialist to join a nonprofit in Tacoma, Washington on a Contract basis. This role will take ownership of payroll activities, support continuity during a staffing transition, and help ensure employees are paid accurately and on schedule. The ideal candidate brings strong hands-on payroll expertise, works comfortably with established procedures, and can contribute quickly in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities:

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing for roughly 120 employees, including both hourly and salaried team members on varying pay cycles.

• Act as the primary point of contact for payroll operations, delivering accurate and timely pay while maintaining dependable service for the organization.

• Review, update, and preserve payroll documentation, records, and audit support to meet internal standards and regulatory expectations.

• Use existing procedures and reference materials to maintain consistency and reduce disruption during the contract assignment.

• Investigate payroll variances and respond to employee questions by working closely with internal partners to resolve issues efficiently.

• Take part in cross-training and knowledge-sharing efforts to support a smooth handoff of payroll responsibilities.

• Prepare payroll data and reports in systems such as Paylocity and Excel to support routine processing and reconciliation.

• Help maintain payroll compliance across applicable wage, hour, and organizational policy requirements

Qualifications:

Compensation

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