Payroll & Benefits Specialist

North County Regional Fire Authority; Stanwood (WA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

North County Regional Fire Authority seeks a Payroll Specialist to administer NCRFA’s payroll, coordinate employee benefits and retirement, and manage HRIS processes. The role tracks leaves and provides administrative support for leave and disability programs under the Human Resources Manager.

You will ensure timely, accurate pay, proper coordination of benefit transactions, confidentiality, and compliance with laws, collective bargaining agreements, and agency procedures.

Qualifications

• Process payroll, benefits, and leave accurately within deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, process, audit, and reconcile payroll and related adjustments.
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Skills

Payroll processing

Timekeeping

Benefits administration

HRIS systems

Confidentiality

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Education

Associate degree in accounting/finance/business/Human Resources

Tools

HRIS

Job description

North County Regional Fire Authority seeks a Payroll Specialist to administer NCRFA’s payroll, coordinate employee benefits and retirement, and manage HRIS processes. The role tracks leaves and provides administrative support for leave and disability programs under the Human Resources Manager.

You will ensure timely, accurate pay, proper coordination of benefit transactions, confidentiality, and compliance with laws, collective bargaining agreements, and agency procedures.