Remote/Hybrid- Payroll Assistant

Primary Talent Partners has a new contract opening for a  Payroll Assistant to join our electric utility client in Portland, OR. This is a 3-month contract to start with the potential for extensions. Remote possible for non local candidates. 

Pay: $21.00 - $26.00/hr; W2 contract, no PTO, no Benefits. ACA-compliant supplemental package available for enrollment. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States and must be able to sit on Primary Talent Partners W2 without sponsorship.

Schedule: 7 am to 4 pm (alternatively 8 am to 5 pm can also be accepted)

Description
Key Responsibilities:

• Payroll Administration: Process payroll in accordance with established procedures and deadlines, including retiree pension payroll processing, regular payroll, bonuses, severance, moving expenses and other transactions. Classify, sort and process voluntary and involuntary payroll deductions under supervision. Process terminations.
• Records:File records in accordance with established processes. Decide which record-keeping process applies.
• Systems, Analysis and Reporting: Participate in system updates and upgrades. Perform user acceptance testing. Run routine reports within established time frames. Review data and seek anomalies.
• Consulting: Respond to routine questions and concerns from employees, management and other support organizations. Assist employees and management with transactions and provide routine direction for use of timekeeping system.
  
  

Education/Experience/Certifications:

• Education: Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: Typically, two or more years of experience in payroll or related field.
• Certifications, Licenses and Training: CPP is desirable, not required
  
  

Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities):

• Basic knowledge of state and federal employment and wage and hour laws
• Basic knowledge of state and federal tax laws and tax forms and pay regulations
• Basic knowledge of payroll best practices Basic knowledge of systems and tools used to process payroll
  

Top 3 Must-Haves (Hard and/or Soft Skills):

1. Extreme attention to detail and accuracy
2. Ability to learn quickly and “on the fly”
3. Ability to navigate ambiguity with minimal guidance

Top 3 Nice-To-Haves (Hard and/or Soft Skills):

1. Experience working with ADP COS/Ev6 (or other ADP systems)
2. Experience working with union payrolls
3. Experience with multi-state payroll
   
   

Primary Talent Partners is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

If you are a person with a disability needing assistance with the application or at any point in the hiring process, please contact us at info@primarytalentpartners.com

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