Description We are looking for a Sr. Payroll Specialist to support payroll operations for a manufacturing organization in Portland, Oregon. This Contract position will manage complex payroll activities across multiple states, help maintain compliance with applicable regulations, and contribute to a reliable employee pay experience. The role requires strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to partner with internal teams to strengthen payroll accuracy, reporting, and process efficiency.

Responsibilities:
• Manage complete payroll processing for a large employee population across multiple states, ensuring wages are calculated and issued correctly and on schedule.
• Review payroll inputs, deductions, commissions, garnishments, and tax withholdings to confirm data integrity before each pay cycle is finalized.
• Coordinate year-end payroll tasks, including validation of records and preparation of required reporting documentation.
• Produce payroll, ta...