Multi-State Payroll Specialist

AppleOne Employment Services; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 57,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Major medical

Dental

Vision

401k

Sick pay as required

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services in Portland, OR is seeking a Multi-State Payroll Specialist for a direct hire opportunity. The role supports payroll operations for residential and commercial construction teams, focusing on accurate, timely processing across multiple states.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of experience, collaborates with accounting, HR, and field operations, and contributes to payroll accuracy and process improvement in a stable, team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of payroll experience across multiple states.
• Accurate and timely multi-state payroll processing.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local wage and hour requirements.

Responsibilities

• Process multi-state payroll accurately and on schedule for employees across construction operations.
• Review timekeeping data, payroll changes, deductions, earnings, and adjustments for accuracy.
• Support payroll compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour requirements.
• Partner with accounting, HR, field operations, and management to resolve payroll questions and discrepancies.
• Maintain payroll records, reports, and documentation in accordance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with payroll reporting, audits, reconciliations, and process improvements as needed.

Job description

Job Summary

A growing construction organization in Portland, OR is seeking a Multi-State Payroll Specialist for a direct hire opportunity. This role is ideal for a payroll professional with 3-5 years of experience who understands the importance of accurate, timely payroll processing across multiple states.

The Multi-State Payroll Specialist will support payroll operations for residential and commercial construction teams, helping ensure compliance, accuracy, and a positive employee experience. This is a great opportunity to join a stable, team-oriented environment with supportive leadership, collaborative accounting and finance professionals, and the ability to make a direct impact on payroll accuracy and process improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Process multi-state payroll accurately and on schedule for employees across construction operations.
• Review timekeeping data, payroll changes, deductions, earnings, and adjustments for accuracy.
• Support payroll compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour requirements.
• Partner with accounting, HR, field operations, and management to resolve payroll questions and discrepancies.
• Maintain payroll records, reports, and documentation in accordance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with payroll reporting, audits, reconciliations, and process improvements as needed.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary range: $57,000.00 to $63,000.00 per year.
• Job type: Direct hire.
• Location: Portland, OR.
• For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans

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