Payroll Coordinator

TEKsystems; Happy Valley (OR); Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

TEKsystems is seeking a Payroll Coordinator to support the payroll operations team during a busy holiday season. You will help keep payroll accurate and on time, resolve employee questions, and process off-cycle and final pay in a fast-paced environment.

This contract-based role is hybrid in Portland, OR, offering $27.00–$30.00 per hour with benefits eligibility and opportunities to work with ADP modules and multi-state payroll processes.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of payroll or HR experience, ideally in a multi-state environment.
• Hands-on ADP experience (Workforce Now preferred).
• Experience resolving employee payroll questions and working in a ticketing system.
• Strong attention to detail and discretion with confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Support off-cycle payroll checks and final pay processing via check or ACH.
• Handle timecard tickets and employee payroll inquiries.
• Process mail, scan documents, and upload items into ADP modules (tax, garnishment, etc.).
• Pull wage and pay history for employment verifications.
• Support unemployment claims and other payroll admin tasks as volume increases.

Skills

Payroll experience

HR experience

ADP (Workforce Now)

Ticketing system

Attention to detail

Discretion with confidential info

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

Job description

Our client, a well-known global brand, is looking for a Payroll Coordinator to support the Payroll Operations team through the busy holiday season. You'll help keep payroll accurate and on time during a high-volume stretch, resolve employee questions, and process off-cycle and final pay. It's a good fit if you like fast-paced, hands-on payroll work.

What You'll Do

• Support off-cycle payroll checks and final pay processing via check or ACH
• Handle timecard tickets and employee payroll inquiries
• Process mail, scan documents, and upload items into the right ADP modules (tax, garnishment, etc.)
• Pull wage and pay history for employment verifications
• Support unemployment claims and other payroll admin tasks as volume increases

What You'll Need

• 2+ years of payroll or HR experience, ideally in a large multi-state environment
• Hands-on ADP experience (Workforce Now preferred)
• Experience resolving employee payroll questions and working in a ticketing system
• Strong attention to detail and discretion with confidential information

Nice to Have

• UKG experience
• Knowledge of Oregon and California payroll regulations

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Portland, OR.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $27.00 - $30.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave).

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 13, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Portland, OR.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.