Payroll & People Coordinator

COMC; Auburn (WA); Hybrid; USD 33,062 - 41,328; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off consistent with WA State Labor Laws

Job summary

A leading retail company in Auburn, WA, is seeking an HR Operations & Talent Acquisition Leader to manage payroll processing and support employee functions. This part-time role requires skills in payroll expertise, communication, and organization. The ideal candidate has 2-4 years of experience in HR or Payroll and a degree in a related field. Join our team and help enhance employee experience while maintaining compliance and efficiency in HR processes.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in Payroll, Human Resources, or a related field.
• Demonstrated interest in growing into a People Partner or Senior People Partner role.

Responsibilities

• Supports biweekly payroll processing with accuracy across multiple states.
• Manage and monitor shared People inboxes, responding to inquiries.
• Assist with employee lifecycle processes including onboarding and offboarding.

Skills

Hands-on payroll expertise with knowledge of wage and hour laws

Excel skills and familiarity with data dashboards

Effective communicator and partner with cross-functional teams

Strong organization and time-management skills

Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and HRIS systems

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Finance, HR, or Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft 365

HRIS systems

Paycom

Job description

HR Operations & Talent Acquisition Leader

Location: Algona, WA. Hybrid eligible

Job Type: Part-Time, Non-Exempt

Reports To: VP of People

Travel Required: No

Compensation: $24.00 – 30.00 per hour

Schedule: Monday – Friday, hours are negotiable within normal day shift parameters.

Summary

The Payroll & People Coordinator plays a key role in creating a positive employee experience and ensuring the smooth daily operations of the People and Payroll functions at COMC. This role supports bi‑weekly payroll and provides hands‑on support to employees and managers, helping to keep our People programs running efficiently, acting as the front‑line point of contact for routine employee relations issues, employee questions, supporting accounting with information needed for them to record payroll and policy execution. This role provides exceptional internal customer support, ensuring employees receive timely and accurate information related to payroll and HR processes.

Responsibilities

• Supports biweekly payroll processing with accuracy and compliance across multiple states, including time and attendance management.
• Manage and monitor shared People inboxes, responding to employee and manager inquiries with accuracy, empathy, and a customer-service mindset.
• Provide frontline guidance on company policies, procedures, and practices, escalating complex questions to senior People team members as needed.
• Support employee relations activities and partner with senior People Partners and People Ops team members to ensure consistent, accurate application of policies and processes across departments.
• Assist with employee lifecycle processes including onboarding, offboarding, promotions, and leave tracking.
• Help maintain accurate employee data and ensure confidentiality and compliance with state and federal laws and company policies.
• Identify opportunities to improve response times, streamline workflows, and enhance the employee experience across touchpoints.
• Partner with IT, Legal, and Finance to ensure data security and risk mitigation.
• Provide occasional executive assistant support to members of the Executive Leadership Team (ELT), including scheduling, calendar coordination, and email organization as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

• Hands‑on payroll expertise with knowledge of wage and hour laws, tax compliance, and multi‑state regulations.
• Excel skills and familiarity with data dashboards, audits, and reporting processes.
• Comfortable working independently, managing deadlines, and juggling multiple priorities.
• Effective communicator and partner with cross‑functional teams.
• High level of discretion and judgment in handling confidential and sensitive information.
• Strong organization and time‑management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Comfortable working in fast‑paced and evolving environments with a high level of attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Teams, Excel, Word) and HRIS systems; experience with Paycom preferred.
• Demonstrated problem‑solving mindset with curiosity to improve processes and enhance employee experience.
• Commitment to upholding and modeling COMC’s CARD (Collaboration, Accountability, Results, and Diversity) culture values in all internal and external interactions.

Experience / Education

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Finance, HR, or Business Administration, or related field; or equivalent work experience considered.
• 2–4 years of experience in Payroll, Human Resources, People Operations, or a related field.
• Demonstrated interest in growing into a People Partner or Senior People Partner role through continued learning and development.

Benefits Offerings

• Paid Time Off consistent with WA State Labor Laws

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

This position may involve prolonged periods of sitting, standing, or using standard office equipment such as computers and phones. Some roles may require occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Additional Information

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position. Employees may be required to perform other job‑related duties as assigned, consistent with business needs and the skills and experience of the employee. This document does not create a contract of employment, either express or implied, and employment with COMC is considered "at‑will." This role is eligible for overtime pay in accordance with applicable state and federal law. The pay range listed reflects the expected compensation for this position at the time of posting and is subject to change based on experience and market conditions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

COMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, or local laws. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.

Job Details

Seniority level: Associate

Employment type: Part-time

Job function: Human Resources and Finance

Industries: Retail