What are the responsibilities and job description for the Payroll Specialist position at Pace Staffing Network?
We’re looking for an experienced Payroll Specialist to provide temporary, hands-on payroll support for our client. The Payroll Specialist will step in quickly, work independently, and ensure payroll, reconciliations, and reporting remain on schedule.
What You’ll Be Doing
• Process bi-monthly payroll using ADP Online, ensuring accurate wages, deductions, garnishments, L&I wages, and jury duty pay
• Manage payroll in a union environment with multiple pay codes and contract-driven rules
• Review and reconcile payroll registers, deductions, exception reports, and payroll-related general ledger entries
• Process and reconcile benefit payments and report employee benefit changes to providers
• Prepare and submit required payroll reports for Labor & Industries and Unemployment Insurance
• Manage time and attendance data and resolve payroll discrepancies promptly
• Support payroll-related journal entries, reconciliations, and close activities to keep payroll operations on schedule
What Your Work History Should Show
• Hands-on ADP Online payroll processing experience (required)
• Experience supporting union payroll environments with complex pay codes (preferred)
• Strong reconciliation skills, including payroll registers, deductions, exception reports, and general ledger support
• Experience reconciling benefit payments and payroll-related accounts
• Ability to step in quickly, work independently, and manage payroll deadlines with minimal oversight
• High attention to detail, strong organization, and ability to maintain confidentiality
Important Details
• Assignment Length: 6–8 Weeks
• Schedule: Up to 40 hours per week, with heavier hours during payroll weeks
• Work Location: On-site
• Payroll Frequency: Bi-monthly
PACE Staffing Network is a woman-owned staffing company serving Puget Sound clients for over 45 years. We place temporary, contract, and direct-hire roles across administrative support, HR, accounting, operations, and professional services.
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