Multi-State Payroll Specialist for 600+ Staff

nLIGHT, Inc.; Camas (WA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

nLIGHT, Inc. in Camas, WA, is seeking a Payroll Processor for a temporary full-time role. The position handles multi-state payroll for 600+ employees, processes off-cycle payments, and supports bi-weekly payroll activities while ensuring accuracy and compliance with payroll calendars.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, and discreet with payroll data. Proficiency in Paylocity and Excel is preferred, with a strong customer-service mindset and ability to collaborate across

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a payroll processor or similar role.
• Experience processing payroll for multiple states in a government contract environment preferred.
• Experience with Paylocity is desirable.
• Experience with manufacturing or publicly held company preferred.
• Solid proficiency with Excel and working knowledge of other Microsoft Office products.
• HS Diploma or GED is required.

Responsibilities

• Process off-cycle payrolls in a multi-state environment for 600+ employees including data entry, calculations for non-standard and off-cycle payments, tracking of timesheet records, payments in accordance with payroll calendar, and resolution of issues.
• Support bi-weekly payroll activities by validating timesheet accuracy, tracking approvals, and ensuring change documentation is complete for each pay period.
• Work with 3rd parties to ensure timely processing, calculation, payment, recording, filing, and reporting on payroll taxes.
• Prepare and submit pretax benefit contributions and funding.
• Assist employees on payroll and time reporting policies and development of resources and tools.
• Assist with processing invoices and reconciling statements in AP.

Skills

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Written and verbal communication

Confidentiality

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Tools

Paylocity

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

nLIGHT, Inc. in Camas, WA, is seeking a Payroll Processor for a temporary full-time role. The position handles multi-state payroll for 600+ employees, processes off-cycle payments, and supports bi-weekly payroll activities while ensuring accuracy and compliance with payroll calendars.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, and discreet with payroll data. Proficiency in Paylocity and Excel is preferred, with a strong customer-service mindset and ability to collaborate across