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Senior Payroll and Benefits Specialist

CFS
Portland, OR Full Time
POSTED ON 8/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/20/2026

PAYROLL & BENEFITS SPECIALIST


Downtown Portland | Hybrid
Up to $110,000


THE OPPORTUNITY


We’re partnering with a well-established organization in downtown Portland seeking a Payroll & Benefits professional to join their team. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys owning payroll while also supporting benefits administration and broader HR operations in a collaborative environment.


COMPENSATION & BENEFITS


  • Up to $110,000 salary

  • Generous PTO

  • Hybrid schedule in downtown Portland

  • Comprehensive benefits package

  • Collaborative team environment

  • Opportunity for professional growth


WHAT YOU’LL DO


  • Manage full-cycle payroll processing and ensure timely, accurate payroll

  • Administer employee benefits and serve as a resource for employee questions

  • Support onboarding, offboarding, and employee changes

  • Maintain employee records and HRIS data

  • Assist with recruiting, onboarding, and employee lifecycle processes

  • Support employee relations and respond to day-to-day HR questions

  • Coordinate payroll taxes, reporting, and compliance requirements

  • Partner with managers and employees on HR policies and procedures

  • Assist with performance management, leave administration, and other HR initiatives

  • Support audits, reporting, and special HR/payroll projects as needed


WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR


  • 3 years of payroll and HR experience

  • Strong payroll and benefits administration experience

  • Well-rounded HR background with exposure to employee relations, recruiting, onboarding, and compliance


Timing is everything. Whether you are aggressively in a job search or simply passive for the ideal position, we would like to have the chance to share our opportunities with you. We specialize in placement for accounting and finance professionals. Many of our positions are not posted on the internet. Please contact me for more information about this role as well as other opportunities.


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Benefits:

Health Insurance, 401K Plan, Vacation & Paid Time Off

Salary : $110,000

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