• Payroll Coordinator II

    Aston Carter (Portland, OR)


    Job Title: Payroll Coordinator IIJob Description

     

    We are seeking a detail-oriented and enthusiastic Payroll Coordinator II to join our dynamic team. The role involves supporting payroll specialists, managing payroll inquiries, and executing payroll processes for a multi-company, multi-state environment. The successful candidate will handle a variety of tasks, including data entry, check issuance, and timecard corrections using ADP systems.

    Responsibilities

    + Execute day-to-day payroll activities and manage biweekly payroll processes for hourly and salaried employees across multiple companies and states.

    + Perform data entries, data loads, generate off-cycle checks, and conduct data auditing to ensure accuracy.

    + Assist employees and other contacts with low to medium complexity inquiries using the ITSM tool, and escalate complex issues to senior team members.

    + Adhere to standard operating procedures for routine tasks, identify errors during processes, and escalate issues to ensure timely completion.

    + Interpret and resolve issues using established Standard Operating Procedures and Knowledge Articles, and edit existing articles as needed.

    + Ensure confidentiality, privacy, and risk mitigation by validating data requests, securing data sources, and reporting any potential breaches immediately.

    Essential Skills

    + 2-3+ years of payroll experience, including payroll administration or processing.

    + Experience with multi-state payroll, preferably including the most nuanced regions such as California.

    + Proficiency in ADP systems, with WFN preferred, but Vantage acceptable.

    + Experience with timekeeping software such as Ukg/Kronos.

    + Strong skills in Microsoft Excel.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Experience with processing payroll for a large workforce is beneficial, although not required for high-volume operations.

    + Adaptability to handle the peak season workload effectively.

    + Ability to work in a sociable and high-traffic office setting while maintaining focus.

    Work Environment

    This is a hybrid role with in-office work required from Tuesday to Thursday. The work hours are flexible, typically starting from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The position is based in a cubicle setting alongside four other team members. The team enjoys a fun and engaging atmosphere with big personalities and frequent celebrations.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract position based out of Portland, Oregon.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $27.00/hr.

     

    Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

     

    • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a hybrid position in Portland,OR.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Nov 3, 2025.

    About Aston Carter:

    Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

     

    If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.