Payroll Manager

cambridgerealestateservices; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive bonuses

401k plan with 100% match up to 10%

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Cambridge Real Estate Services is hiring a full-time Payroll Manager responsible for managing and executing payroll operations across the organization, ensuring accurate processing of employee compensation and compliance with regulations. The role requires experience with ADP Workforce Now and strong knowledge of payroll-related laws in Oregon, California, Washington, and Idaho.

Benefits include competitive wages, incentive bonuses, medical and dental insurance, HSA contributions, and a 401k plan with matching. This position is based in Portland, Oregon.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of payroll processing experience with ADP Workforce Now.
• Thorough knowledge of payroll-related federal law.
• Ability to multi-task and be self-motivated.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle payroll processing for all employees using ADP Workforce Now.
• Perform payroll audits, reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations.

Skills

ADP Workforce Now payroll processing

Knowledge of payroll-related law (Oregon, California, Washington, and Idaho)

HR certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP)

Proficiency in Office Suite

Problem-solving skills

Job description

Compensation

$43.27 per hour

Summary

The Payroll Manager is responsible for managing and executing all aspects of payroll operations across the organization. This role ensures accurate, timely, and compliant processing of employee compensation, taxes, and related reporting. The Payroll Manager operates as a hands‑on subject matter expert, collaborating cross‑functionally with HR, Finance, and external vendors to maintain payroll integrity and compliance.

This position is full‑time, Monday – Friday, in Portland Office.

Duties

• Manage full-cycle payroll processing for all employees (salary, hourly, bonuses, commissions, and off‑cycle payments) using ADP Workforce Now.
• Perform payroll audits, reconciliations, and variance analysis, accruals and forecasting.
• Manage payroll records, including earnings, deductions, garnishments, and benefits.
• Maintain knowledge of payroll related federal and state regulations including minimum wage, FLSA criteria, meal and rest breaks, etc.
• Review timesheets and notify appropriate parties of missing time or errors.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations.
• Oversee payroll tax filings, payments, and reporting requirements.
• Stay current on legislative changes impacting payroll.
• Manage year‑end processes (W‑2s, 1099s, audits).
• Complete verification of employment requests.
• Process new hires, terminations and track and file employee change requests.
• Act as primary point of contact for payroll‑related inquiries. Resolve employee payroll discrepancies promptly and professionally.
• Serve as system administrator for payroll platform.
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy.
• Maintain internal controls and documentation of payroll procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of ADP Workforce Now payroll processing experience.
• Knowledge of Oregon, California, Washington and Idaho payroll‑related law highly preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of payroll‑related federal law.
• HR certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM‑CP, or SHRM‑SCP).
• Proficiency in Office Suite.
• Ability to multi‑task and be self‑motivated.
• Must be organized and have excellent problem‑solving skills.

Benefits

Cambridge Real Estate Services offers competitive wages, incentive bonuses, medical with an annual HSA with an employer‑contribution to employees’ accounts of $4,400, dental, vision, and life insurance, long‑term disability insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, floating holidays, tuition reimbursement, and a 401k plan with a 100% match up to a 10% contribution.

EEO Policy

Cambridge Real Estate Services affirms and actively promotes the right of all individuals to equal opportunity in employment without regard to any protected basis, including race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression or any other status protected by law. Req# 26-46