Payroll and HRIS Manager

Mulberry Talent Partners; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

Generous PTO

Employee stock options

Job summary

Mulberry Talent Partners is seeking a Payroll and HRIS Manager in Portland, Oregon. The ideal candidate will manage end-to-end payroll processing, oversee all HRIS functions, and conduct compensation analysis to ensure equity and compliance. This role requires a Bachelor's degree and five or more years in payroll and HRIS management. The annual salary is between $100,000 and $120,000, with benefits including comprehensive medical, dental, and stock options.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience in payroll administration and HRIS systems.
• Experience with HRIS implementation is highly desired.
• Strong organizational skills and customer-service mindset.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing for all employees.
• Conduct compensation benchmarking and market analysis.
• Administer all employee leave programs.
• Serve as system administrator for the HRIS platform.

Skills

Payroll Administration

HRIS Systems

Compensation Analysis

Leave Management

Data Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or related field

Job description

What you should know

Mulberry is partnering with a with an employee-owned, private national distribution organization to hire a Payroll and HRIS Manager. The ideal candidate has both strong payroll and HR skills, with exceptional attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and a customer-service mindset. They are a fun and collaborative team, they pride themselves on having a strong entrepreneurial spirit, and long-standing team members where the average tenure is 13 years.

A day in the life

Payroll Administration

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing for all employees, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Maintain compliance with federal state, and payroll tax regulations.
• Administer garnishments, deductions, special pay, and off-cycle payrolls.
• Serve as the primary liaison with payroll system vendors; troubleshoot and resolve payroll discrepancies.

Compensation Analysis

• Conduct compensation benchmarking and market analysis to maintain competitive, equitable pay structures.
• Design, maintain, and administer salary bands and pay grade structures in alignment with agency policy.
• Partner with HR and leadership on compensation decisions for new hires, promotions, and equity adjustments.
• Perform pay equity analyses and recommend corrective actions to address disparities.
• Support the development and implementation of total rewards strategies, including incentive and recognition programs.

Leave Management

• Administer all employee leave programs and accommodations, short-term disability, and other federal and state-mandated leaves.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employees and managers navigating leave of absence processes, ensuring a consistent and compliant experience.
• Maintain and update leave tracking systems, ensuring accurate records of leave balances, return-to-work dates, and supporting documentation.
• Act as system administrator for the leave management platform; oversee configuration, integrations, and user access.
• Develop, maintain, and communicate leave policies in alignment with applicable federal, state, and local regulations and organizational guidelines.
• Partner with Legal and HR leadership to review and update leave policies as regulations evolve.
• Train managers and employees on leave entitlements, procedures, and policy requirements.

HR Systems & Data Management

• Serve as system administrator and subject-matter expert for the agency's HRIS platform.
• Lead system upgrades, integrations, and configurations to support operational needs.
• Ensure data integrity and accuracy across all HR systems; develop and maintain data governance standards.
• Generate and analyze HR metrics, dashboards, and recurring reports for leadership.

Business Partnership & Compliance

• Act as a strategic advisor to department leaders on payroll, compensation, and HR technology matters.
• Coordinate responses to payroll and compensation audits, both internal and external.

Your areas of knowledge and expertise

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field — OR equivalent combination of education and experience
• Five (5) or more years of progressively responsible experience in payroll administration, and HRIS systems
• HRIS implementation experience highly desired

Compensation and Benefits: $100,000-$120,000 annually. Benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous PTO, employee stock options, and more!