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Payroll Specialist

Expeditors
Seattle, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 9/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/27/2027
We’re not in the shipping business; we’re in the information business” -Peter Rose, Expeditors Founder

Global supply chain management is what we do, but at the heart of Expeditors you will find professionalism, leadership, and a friendly environment, all of which foster an innovative, customer service-based approach to logistics.

  • 15,000 trained professionals
  • 250 locations worldwide
  • Fortune 500
  • Globally unified systems

Job Description

Job Description

Entry Level 0-2 years of experience

  • Maintain all payroll data, ensuring the highest level of accuracy and confidentiality
  • Verify accuracy of timesheets and correct any errors
  • Process personnel changes in payroll system (Dayforce)
  • Research and help with tax issues
  • Be able to compute withholding and deductions with gross earnings
  • Respond to Verification of Employment requests
  • Run & distribute payroll reports
  • Create and update payroll processing manuals
  • Be able to troubleshoot issue before asking for assistance
  • Communicate timely and professionally with employees and managers to help and resolve issues Takes on additional tasks when requested by management
  • Creates efficient processes

Qualifications

  • BS/BA degree
  • Mid-level knowledge of Excel, Word, and Outlook
  • Effective interpersonal skills, including proven abilities to listen, comprehend, effectively communicate clearly and concisely to obtain positive results Pro-active and strong organizational skills, attention to detail and time management skills
  • Proven analytical skills – ability to analyze/interpret data and take appropriate action
  • Capable of working without close supervision
  • Strong work ethic and team player

Additional Information

Expected base salary: $55,000 – $65,000

Expeditors offers competitive benefits to all full time employees including:

  • Paid Vacation, Holiday and Sick Time
  • Health Plan: Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental and Vision
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Life and Long Term Disability Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
  • Various Optional Life and Disability Plans
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Training and Education Program

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Location

Onsite at our Corporate Seattle location.

  • 1200 3rd Ave, Seattle, WA 98101

Schedule

Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm

Salary : $55,000 - $65,000

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