Payroll Operations & Compliance Specialist

ACCESS; Medford (OR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

ACCESS in Medford, Oregon, is seeking a Payroll Coordinator to manage semi-monthly payroll, ensuring accurate hours worked, deductions, and benefits, while upholding company policies and applicable labor and tax laws. You will maintain payroll records, support employees with payroll inquiries, and collaborate with HR and Finance to ensure processes run smoothly.

Qualified candidates have an associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field, at least two years of payroll experience

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting, Business Administration, or comparable experience in a related field.
• 2+ years of payroll processing experience, preferably in a multi-state environment.
• Knowledge of payroll laws, tax regulations, and benefits deductions.
• Excellent communication and project management skills with strong attention to detail; ability to work independently and in teams.
• Valid Oregon Driver’s license with an acceptable record under ACCESS’ insurance policies.

Responsibilities

• Process semi-monthly employee payroll, ensuring accuracy in hours worked, deductions, and benefits.
• Maintain payroll records, ensuring compliance with company policies, labor laws, and tax regulations.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws, including wage garnishments, tax filings, and reporting.
• Process deductions such as benefits, retirement contributions, wage garnishments, and other payroll adjustments.
• Coordinate with HR and benefits administrators to manage employee enrollments, terminations, and payroll changes related to benefits.
• Maintain and update payroll software, ensuring proper system configuration.
• Work with HR and Finance teams to improve payroll processes and efficiency.

Skills

Payroll processing

Multi-state payroll

MS Office

Communication

Project management

Detail oriented

Education

Accounting/Business degree

Tools

Payroll software

HRIS

Excel

Job description

ACCESS in Medford, Oregon, is seeking a Payroll Coordinator to manage semi-monthly payroll, ensuring accurate hours worked, deductions, and benefits, while upholding company policies and applicable labor and tax laws. You will maintain payroll records, support employees with payroll inquiries, and collaborate with HR and Finance to ensure processes run smoothly.

Qualified candidates have an associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field, at least two years of payroll experience