Payroll Coordinator

Pacific Power; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 61,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k with match

Life insurance

Tuition assistance

Mass Transit Pass

Job summary

PacifiCorp is seeking a Payroll Coordinator in Portland, OR, to support payroll operations with moderate complexity tasks. The role handles data entry, adjustments, reporting, and off-cycle processing, while providing Tier 1 and 2 support for inquiries and ensuring data accuracy.

You will participate in audits, documentation updates, and payroll system changes, contributing to process improvements and compliance.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of payroll or related experience.
• Fundamental understanding of payroll processes or strong ability to learn.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to follow instructions and established procedures.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll transactions including data entry, adjustments, reporting, and off-cycle processing.
• Provide Tier 1 and Tier 2 payroll inquiries support and timely resolution.
• Run routine and ad hoc reports, audits, and data validation.
• Create and update SOPs and Knowledge Articles for payroll processes.
• Support payroll projects and system changes, including UAT and testing.
• Ensure data privacy, confidentiality, and compliance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

SAP

ADP

Job description

POWER YOUR GREATNESS

The Payroll Coordinator supports payroll operations by performing administrative and transactional activities of moderate complexity. This role provides Tier 1 and Tier 2 support for payroll inquiries, executes payroll processes independently, and supports reporting, auditing, and process improvement activities.

Date: Sep 4, 2026

Location: PORTLAND, OR, US, 97232

Company: PacifiCorp

POWER YOUR GREATNESS

The Payroll Coordinator supports payroll operations by performing administrative and transactional activities of moderate complexity. This role provides Tier 1 and Tier 2 support for payroll inquiries, executes payroll processes independently, and supports reporting, auditing, and process improvement activities.

General Purpose

The Payroll Coordinator supports payroll operations by performing administrative and transactional activities of moderate complexity. This role provides Tier 1 and Tier 2 support for payroll inquiries, executes payroll processes independently, and supports reporting, auditing, and process improvement activities.

Responsibilities

Payroll Processing & Data Maintenance

• Execute payroll transactions including pay data entry, adjustments, reporting, and off-cycle processing.
• Manage data imports, exports, and payroll system data updates.
• Identify and troubleshoot issues related to payroll data, tools, or processes.
• Participate in process improvements and support execution of changes.

Inquiry Management & Support

• Provide Tier 1 and Tier 2 support for payroll inquiries and requests.
• Triage, resolve, and elevate inquiries based on defined service levels.
• Handle moderately complex payroll-related questions and issues.

Reporting, Audits & Validation

• Run routine and ad hoc reports, integrations, and payroll audits.
• Identify discrepancies and resolve or elevate issues as appropriate.
• Validate data accuracy and completeness across payroll activities.

Documentation & Knowledge Ownership

• Create and update SOPs and Knowledge Articles related to payroll processes.
• Review and maintain documentation to ensure accuracy and relevance.
• Act as a peer reviewer for documentation updates.

Project & Process Support

• Support payroll projects and system changes, including UAT and testing.
• Provide feedback on testing outcomes and suggest improvements.

Compliance & Data Security

• Ensure data privacy, confidentiality, and adherence to compliance requirements.
• Validate and elevate concerns related to data integrity and risk.

Autonomy

• Work independently with limited supervision.
• Escalate complex or high-risk issues appropriately.
• Support onboarding and training of new team members.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent; or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 1–2 years of payroll or related experience.
• Fundamental understanding of payroll processes or strong ability to learn.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to follow instructions and established procedures.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Exposure to payroll systems (SAP, ADP, etc.) and administrative processes.

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without an accommodation.

Benefits

At PacifiCorp, we understand that living a healthy lifestyle isn’t just about your physical health — your mental, financial, and social wellbeing also play an important role. That’s why we offer a wide range of benefits designed to help you live a more balanced lifestyle

Our Benefits Include

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k with match fixed contributions, including a Roth and saving option. For union employees, matching contributions vary by union. For nonunion, PacifiCorp makes a fixed contribution equal to 4% of your eligible pay each year for new hires. In addition, PacifiCorp matches 100% of the first 6% you contribute.
• Life insurance
• Additional voluntary benefits, including pet insurance
• Tuition Assistance
• Mass Transit Pass for employees in our Portland and Salt Lake City Offices.

Work Life Balance

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) - Time off varies by employee type (Union or Non-Union)
• Paid short-term disability leave and long-term disability insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Employee Assistance Program supporting mental and emotional wellbeing

For more information, please visit: https://careers.pacificorp.com/content/New-Benefits-Page/?locale=en_US

Additional Information

Req Id: 114800

Company Code: PacifiCorp #PM25

Primary Location: Portland, Oregon (100% Onsite)

Department: PacifiCorp General Counsel

Schedule: Full-Time

Personnel Subarea: Non-Exempt

Hiring Range: $61,300 - $84,260 annually

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without an accommodation.

PacifiCorp is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law.

Unless otherwise required by law, all offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening including for marijuana. While marijuana is legal in several states, including Oregon, a positive test for positions in Oregon may disqualify a candidate. The company complies with the laws of Washington and California and only obtains and considers positive tests for marijuana in safety-sensitive positions or those covered by U.S. Department of Transportation regulations.

Nearest Major Market

Portland Oregon

Career Segment

Payroll, Data Entry, Compliance, Business Process, SAP, Finance, Administrative, Legal, Management, Technology