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3rd Party Payroll Analyst

BBSI Portland
Vancouver, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/7/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/7/2025

Job Description

Job Description

The Payroll Specialist position is a key member of the business unit team that consults on a broad range of organizational and management areas. The primary objective of the Payroll Specialist is to process perfect and timely payrolls for around 60-80 clients with a variety of pay periods, pay cycles, and payroll complexities.  Additionally, the Payroll Specialist will work closely with clients to understand their payroll and accounting systems and processes to help identify and recommend process improvements.

The successful candidate must demonstrate strong business acumen and possess an entrepreneurial spirit with a genuine desire to deliver value proactively and consistently to our clients and internal teams.

This position reports to the Area Manager and works in partnership with other positions within the business unit, branch, and corporate office.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Run high volume perfect and timely on- and off-cycle payrolls (700 employees) for multiple client companies
  • Become an expert in new client onboarding, payroll, CRM (Salesforce), timekeeping and HRIS systems. Identify systems options to achieve better results for clients and BU members
  • Perform on-site client payroll training, HRP web training and use of all feature functionalities relevant to client.
  • Become subject matter expert on client data including turnover, ongoing or seasonal headcount fluctuations, time & attendance, building payroll bridges, import & export requirements, prevailing wages, job costing, certified payroll, standard & custom reporting requirements of client companies.

Desired Skills and Experience

  • Minimum 5 years of payroll experience – ideally in a multi-client, fast-paced, demanding environment
  • Strong client service orientation and superb customer service skills
  • Demonstrated experience in process improvement and streamlining – within prior role or department
  • Experience as a bookkeeper or accountant desirable
  • Must be self-driven to succeed and help drive success for our business owners
  • Knowledge of wage and hour laws and taxability of wages. Exposure to employee relations, HR and workers’ compensation claims management helpful.
  • Effective communicator with individuals at all levels within an organization
  • Professional appearance and demeanor; excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Exceptional time management skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team setting, with minimal supervision
  • Systems experience including proficiency in MS Office, particularly Outlook, Excel, and Word. Experience in CRM, Citrix preferred, HRP software experience a big plus.
  • Associate degree preferred; advanced degree is a plus.
  • CPP or FPC designation highly preferred
  • MS Office experience
  • Approximately 10% of time to be spent out of the office (local travel within 50 miles of office) for client visits and onsite training
  • Salary and Other Compensation :
  • The starting hourly rate for this position is between $31.25-33.65 per hour. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography, skills, education, experience, certifications, and other qualifications of the candidate.
  • This position is also eligiblequartler branch profit shareing  in accordance with the terms of the Company’s plan.
  • Benefits : The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements : medical insurance, health savings account, flexible savings account, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, accidental death and dismemberment, life insurance, voluntary life insurance, voluntary disability insurance, voluntary accident, voluntary critical care, voluntary hospital indemnity, legal, identity & fraud protection, commuter benefits, pet insurance, employee stock purchase program, and an employee assistance program.
  • Paid Time Off : Accrued sick leave of 1 hour for every 40 hours of work, with maximum based on state or regional requirements; vacation accrues up to 80 hours in the first year, up to 120 hours in years 2-4, and up to 160 hours in the fifth year; 6 paid holidays annually, 4 paid volunteer days annually.
  • Diversity and Inclusion are critical parts of our corporate culture. BBSI strives to create a workplace where everyone feels included and empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work, and is treated fairly. BBSI is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit.
  • If you meet the above requirements, we welcome the opportunity to learn more about you. For more information, visit us at www. bbsi.com Please apply via this posting and not by contacting our local or corporate offices.
  • Click here to review the BBSI Privacy Policy : https : / / www.bbsi.com / privacy -policy
  • Company Description

    DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

    Assist with various aspects of 401(k) administration, including billing review, eligibility review, funding, contribution change review and loan processing

    Assist with annual 401k plan audits and filing requirements

    Assist with annual Open Enrollment planning and completion

    Ad hoc duties and special projects including research, system testing and implementation, process documentation and cross-training

    Other duties, projects and responsibilities as assigned

    CORE TRAITS / COMPETENCIES :

    Highly organized with the ability to efficiently and accurately complete tasks on time with minimal supervision

    Strong attention to detail and proven abilities in analysis and problem solving

    Ability to compile large amounts of data from multiple excel spreadsheets

    Strong written and verbal communication skills

    Strong sense of stakeholder mentality, propriety and confidentiality

    Ability to work in a team environment providing in-depth analysis and recommendations using critical thinking and sound judgment

    SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS :

    At least 2 years of experience working in employee retirement benefits, preferably with multi-state knowledge

    Comprehension of state and federal laws

    HRIS administration experience

    Working knowledge of the legal requirements applicable to retirement and welfare benefits

    Broad range of analytical skills with strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

    Ability to collect, reconcile, analyze and summarize data into reports.

    Salary and Other Compensation :

    The starting hourly rate for this position is between $26.50-28.00 per hour. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography, skills, education, experience, certifications, and other qualifications of the candidate.

    This position is also eligible for annual incentive pay equal to 5% of annual regular pay, prorated in the first year, in accordance with the terms of the Company’s plan.

    Benefits : The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements : medical insurance, health savings account, flexible savings account, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, accidental death and dismemberment, life insurance, voluntary life insurance, voluntary disability insurance, voluntary accident, voluntary critical care, voluntary hospital indemnity, legal, identity & fraud protection, commuter benefits, pet insurance, employee stock purchase program, and an employee assistance program.

    Paid Time Off : Accrued sick leave of 1 hour for every 40 hours of work, with maximum based on state or regional requirements; vacation accrues up to 80 hours in the first year, up to 120 hours in years 2-4, and up to 160 hours in the fifth year; 6 paid holidays annually, 4 paid volunteer days annually.

    Diversity and Inclusion are critical parts of our corporate culture. BBSI strives to create a workplace where everyone feels included and empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work, and is treated fairly. BBSI is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit.

    If you meet the above requirements, we welcome the opportunity to learn more about you. For more information, visit us at www. bbsi.com Please apply via this posting and not by contacting our local or corporate offices.

    Click here to review the BBSI Privacy Policy : https : / / www.bbsi.com / privacy -policy

    Company Description

    DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES : Assist with various aspects of 401(k) administration, including billing review, eligibility review, funding, contribution change review and loan processing Assist with annual 401k plan audits and filing requirements Assist with annual Open Enrollment planning and completion Ad hoc duties and special projects including research, system testing and implementation, process documentation and cross-training Other duties, projects and responsibilities as assigned CORE TRAITS / COMPETENCIES : Highly organized with the ability to efficiently and accurately complete tasks on time with minimal supervision Strong attention to detail and proven abilities in analysis and problem solving Ability to compile large amounts of data from multiple excel spreadsheets Strong written and verbal communication skills Strong sense of stakeholder mentality, propriety and confidentiality Ability to work in a team environment providing in-depth analysis and recommendations using critical thinking and sound judgment SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS : At least 2 years of experience working in employee retirement benefits, preferably with multi-state knowledge Comprehension of state and federal laws HRIS administration experience Working knowledge of the legal requirements applicable to retirement and welfare benefits Broad range of analytical skills with strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite Ability to collect, reconcile, analyze and summarize data into reports. Salary and Other Compensation : The starting hourly rate for this position is between $26.50-28.00 per hour. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography, skills, education, experience, certifications, and other qualifications of the candidate. This position is also eligible for annual incentive pay equal to 5% of annual regular pay, prorated in the first year, in accordance with the terms of the Company’s plan. Benefits : The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements : medical insurance, health savings account, flexible savings account, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, accidental death and dismemberment, life insurance, voluntary life insurance, voluntary disability insurance, voluntary accident, voluntary critical care, voluntary hospital indemnity, legal, identity & fraud protection, commuter benefits, pet insurance, employee stock purchase program, and an employee assistance program. Paid Time Off : Accrued sick leave of 1 hour for every 40 hours of work, with maximum based on state or regional requirements; vacation accrues up to 80 hours in the first year, up to 120 hours in years 2-4, and up to 160 hours in the fifth year; 6 paid holidays annually, 4 paid volunteer days annually. Diversity and Inclusion are critical parts of our corporate culture. BBSI strives to create a workplace where everyone feels included and empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work, and is treated fairly. BBSI is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. If you meet the above requirements, we welcome the opportunity to learn more about you. For more information, visit us at www. bbsi.com Please apply via this posting and not by contacting our local or corporate offices. Click here to review the BBSI Privacy Policy : https : / / www.bbsi.com / privacy-policy

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