Payroll Specialist - Portland, OR
CFS
Portland, OR
Payroll Specialist
About the Role
This is a great opportunity to join a well-established, global organization operating at the intersection of technology and manufacturing. The team is adding a Payroll Specialist to support U.S. payroll operations and partner closely with HR and Finance. If you’re someone who enjoys owning payroll end-to-end, catching the details others miss, and working in a fast-moving environment, this role offers both stability and variety.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Run bi-weekly payroll for approximately 1,600 U.S. employees using ADP Workforce Now
- Review payroll registers, time data, and benefit deductions to ensure accuracy before processing
- Work closely with HR and timekeeping teams to resolve payroll variances and employee questions
- Handle payroll adjustments, garnishments, and deductions with accuracy and discretion
- Maintain payroll records, procedures, and documentation to support audits and compliance
- Ensure payroll practices align with federal, state, and company requirements
- Contribute to process improvements and assist with special projects as they come up
What We’re Looking For
- Hands-on experience processing payroll in ADP Workforce Now
- Exposure to UKG Dimensions is a plus, not a must
- Strong Excel skills and comfort working with payroll reports
- High attention to detail, solid organization skills, and the ability to meet firm deadlines
- A collaborative mindset and clear communication style
Why This Role
- Established, respected organization with modern payroll systems
- Flexible hybrid/remote work environment
- Collaborative finance and HR teams
- Competitive compensation based on experience
$60,000 - $70,000
Please email your resume for immediate consideration.
Tia McKeen, Senior Managing Director - Staffing
Timing is everything. Whether you are aggressively in a job search or simply passive for the ideal position, we would like to have the chance to share our opportunities with you. We specialize in placement for accounting and finance professionals. Many of our positions are not posted on the internet. Please contact me for more information about this role as well as other opportunities.
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MaxSalary: USD70000
MinSalary: USD60000
About the Company
CFS
Founded by CPA firms in 1994, Creative Financial Staffing has spent over 30 years helping job seekers and employers succeed. In fall 2025, we rebranded as CFS—a name that reflects our full range of expertise while staying true to the trusted company you know.
CFS is the industry’s leading employee-owned staffing firm, connecting top talent in accounting, finance, technology, and human resources. We provide skilled professionals on both a temporary and permanent basis across diverse industries, leveraging our extensive network to match the right people with the right opportunities.
Our dedication to excellence extends to our award-winning culture, recognized repeatedly for growth, recruiting, workplace environment, and employee support. Honors include Forbes’ “America’s Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms,” Staffing Industry Analysts’ top U.S. staffing rankings, FlexJobs’ Top 100 Companies for Remote and Hybrid Work, Top Workplaces USA, Newsweek’s Best Practices awards, and more.