Payroll and Benefits Specialist

Payroll and Benefits Specialist

• Direct Hire
• SW Portland, OR
• Hybrid
• Non-Profit
• Full-time (35 hours/week)

What you should know: Mulberry has partnered with a local non-profit organization to hire a Payroll and Benefits Specialist. You will report to the HR Director. This is a fantastic opportunity if you are motivated and energized by mission-driven work and ready to make a meaningful impact. The organization is deeply rooted in service, equity, and community support — and the team reflects those values in their day-to-day work. The role itself blends payroll processing and benefits administration. It’s ideal for someone who enjoys working across departments, thrives in a collaborative environment, and brings both precision and heart to their work.

A day in the life:

• Update, administer, prepare and process full-cycle monthly payroll utilizing payroll and time and attendance third-party platform; includes multi-state and multi-entity payrolls.
• Ensure all payroll transactions are processed accurately and timely.
• Review monthly, quarterly and annual payroll activity with payroll service provider including W-2 and year-to-date reconciliations and other required year-end payroll tasks and projects.
• Process and reconcile payroll-related reports, such as monthly payroll summaries, tax filings, and benefit contributions.
• Maintain payroll records, including new hires, terminations, salary changes, and deductions; monitor timekeeping records.
• Respond to agency/government requests for payroll-related information.
• Administer multi-state and multi-entity employee, retiree benefit programs, including health insurance plans, pension and other retirement plans, life, disability and other conference-sponsored plans and programs.
• Ensure benefit participant eligibility, enrollments and changes are processed accurately and timely.
• Provide responsive customer service to plan participants, district administrators, committees, internal partners, and vendors; assist in resolving routine benefit and claims issues.
• Assist in preparing and distributing benefits communications and educational materials, partnering with benefit vendors to support plan participants and internal customers.
• Prepare and distribute monthly benefit billing statements; respond to billing statement inquiries.
• Assist with benefit billing reconciliation and arrearage reporting for participants and local churches.
• Serve as initial point of contact for payroll and benefits inquiries and assist with problem resolution.
• Create, maintain, and use a variety of reports or queries utilizing vendor and other reporting tools.
• Coordinate information between HR, accounting, other departments, and vendors to ensure proper flow and maintenance of financial and enrollment data.

Your areas of knowledge and expertise:

• 3 years of experience in payroll and benefits administration
• Working knowledge of payroll regulations, tax laws, and compliance requirements
• Working knowledge of benefit laws and regulations
• Experience with HRIS systems and payroll software
• Multi-state and multi-entity payroll administration is preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, human resources, finance, or a related field is preferred

Compensation and Benefits: $55,000 - $60,000 annually. Non-exempt role working 35 hours per week. You can choose to work four or five days per week! Benefits include strong medical, dental, and vision insurance, strong retirement contributions, PTO, and more!

Mulberry Talent Partners is dedicated to connecting exceptional talent with exciting opportunities. By applying for this position, you will also be considered for other open positions within our network. If you are already part of our community, we encourage you to reach out directly to one of our recruiters regarding any specific roles that catch your eye!