Payroll Clerk

HR And Payroll Specialist

The HR and Payroll Specialist provides bi-weekly payroll services and supports various human resource functions, including Payroll, Recruiting, HRIS, and Benefits Administration.

Responsibilities include :

• Process payroll using ADP to ensure accurate and timely payment of wages, bonuses, final checks, and time off, while maintaining compliance with Oregon tax and labor regulations.
• Reconcile each payroll and provide the information to accounting.
• Stay current with payroll and tax changes that affect employees and the business.
• Correct payroll discrepancies in a timely manner, ensuring resolution by the next payroll cycle.
• Assist with recruiting by posting job openings, scheduling interviews, preparing offer letters, and conducting background checks.
• Support benefits administration by ensuring accurate benefits enrollments, communicating with the COBRA provider, and reconciling monthly benefit bills.
• Communicate company benefits to new hires during orientation and open enrollment and assist employees with benefit questions.
• Maintain accurate employment data in the HRIS system and conduct new employee orientation.
• Create reports for other departments, including PTO balances, ERP hours, overtime, and safety compliance.
• Support internal and external audits by gathering necessary documentation.
• Assist with the company employee assessment program and schedule 90-day new employee reviews.
• Create and maintain employee and payroll files, including I-9 storage.
• Ensure end-of-year distribution of W-2s and 1095s.
• Reconcile the 401k plan on a monthly basis.
• Assist in compiling information and writing the monthly company newsletter.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential skills include :

Additional skills and qualifications include :

Work environment :

The position is based in a graphite and carbon manufacturing facility and requires onsite work from Monday to Friday, 7 : 30am to 4 : 30pm. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401k plan with a match, and tuition reimbursement after 90 days. Employees are eligible for quarterly bonuses and receive three weeks of accrued vacation per year, along with nine holidays.

Job type & location :

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Troutdale, Oregon.

Pay and benefits :

The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $27.00 / hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following :

Workplace type :

This is a fully onsite position in Troutdale, OR.

Application deadline :

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 29, 2025.