Payroll Administrator

Pelican Pub & Brewery; Pacific City (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Pelican Brewing Company in Pacific City, Oregon seeks a Payroll Administrator to support the Payroll Benefits Administrator and HR/Payroll Manager. This role focuses on payroll processing, data entry, and auditing to ensure accuracy and timeliness.

The Payroll Administrator will help maintain employee records and support the bi-weekly payroll cycle, contributing to overall payroll efficiency and compliance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience with payroll or HR administration preferred.
• Strong accuracy and data-entry skills required.

Responsibilities

• Enter and maintain payroll data accurately.
• Review timekeeping records for completeness and accuracy.
• Assist with payroll audits and verification before processing.
• Ensure payroll tasks meet established deadlines.
• Support benefits data entry and record maintenance.
• Assist HR/Payroll Manager with reporting and administrative tasks.
• Maintain confidential payroll records and respond to inquiries.
• Process new hires, terminations, and status changes.
• Support payroll compliance with policies and regulations.

Skills

Excel

Attention to detail

Time management

Discretion with info

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma

Associate's degree in business or related field

Tools

Payroll systems

HRIS software

Job description

Payroll Administrator

Pelican Brewing Company Pacific City, Oregon, United States

About this position

Position Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Payroll Coordinator to support our Payroll Benefits Administrator and HR/Payroll Manager. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a career in payroll and human resources.

The Payroll Coordinator will assist with payroll processing, data entry, auditing payroll information for accuracy, and ensuring payroll-related tasks are completed on schedule. This position plays a key role in supporting our bi-weekly payroll process and maintaining accurate employee records.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Enter and maintain payroll data accurately and efficiently.
• Review employee timekeeping records for completeness and accuracy.
• Assist with payroll audits and verification of payroll information prior to processing.
• Ensure payroll tasks and deadlines are completed according to established schedules.
• Support the Payroll Benefits Administrator with benefits-related data entry and record maintenance.
• Assist the HR/Payroll Manager with payroll reporting and administrative tasks.
• Maintain employee payroll records and confidential information.
• Respond to employee payroll inquiries in a professional manner.
• Assist with new hire, termination, and employee status change processing.
• Support payroll compliance with company policies and applicable regulations.
• Provide administrative support for payroll and HR projects as assigned.

Payroll Schedule Expectations

• Payroll Mondays (payroll review, auditing, and processing support)
• Payday Fridays (final verification, reporting, employee support, and issue resolution)

Requirements

Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.

Preferred

• Previous administrative, accounting, HR, or payroll experience.
• Experience with payroll systems or HRIS software.
• Associate's degree in business, accounting, human resources, or related field.