Payroll Specialist

CampusPoint; Bothell (WA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

CampusPoint in Bothell, WA seeks a Payroll Specialist to ensure accurate and timely payroll for employees across locations. You will manage timekeeping, data accuracy, and compliance while maintaining confidentiality.

The role requires strong attention to detail, familiarity with Kronos/JDE and Excel, and the ability to handle multiple priorities. Training provided; office-based schedule with 40-hour week.

Qualifications

• Payroll or timekeeping experience; training provided for strong candidates.
• Ability to maintain payroll data integrity and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with Excel; familiarity with payroll systems/HRIS.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily timekeeping and weekly payroll processes with precision.
• Review payroll data, identify discrepancies, and resolve issues with employees and managers.
• Maintain payroll records and employee data while ensuring compliance with laws.
• Respond to employee payroll inquiries and provide excellent customer service.
• Generate payroll reports, analyze information, and suggest improvements.

Skills

Payroll processing

Timekeeping

Data confidentiality

Analytical skills

Communication

Excel

HRIS familiarity

Tools

Kronos

JDE

Microsoft Teams

Job description

One of the world's largest building-materials suppliers is seeking a detail-oriented, service-focused Payroll Specialist in Bothell, WA.

Compensation: $29-$32/hr

Availability: Monday 6 am start time; Tuesday-Friday, after training, flexible start time between 6:00 am and 9:00am. 40-hour workweek.

In this role, you will help ensure payroll is processed accurately and on time for employees across multiple locations. You'll maintain payroll data integrity, support compliance, resolve discrepancies, and provide responsive service to employees and managers.

What You'll Be Doing

• Manage daily timekeeping and weekly payroll processes with precision and confidentiality
• Review payroll data, identify discrepancies, and resolve issues in collaboration with employees, managers, and internal stakeholders.
• Maintain payroll records and employee data while ensuring compliance with federal, state, provincial, and company requirements.
• Respond to employee payroll inquiries and provide exceptional customer service and support.
• Generate payroll reports, analyze information, and recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

What Are We Looking For

• Payroll or timekeeping experience preferred. Training will be provided for strong candidates without prior experience.
• Demonstrated ability to process payroll accurately while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong knowledge of payroll practices, compliance requirements, and confidential data handling.
• Excellent attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Teams, along with experience with payroll systems or HRIS platforms such as Kronos and JDE, is a plus.
• Prevailing wage experience is a plus, but not required
• Adaptable and able to shift priorities as needed.
• Strong communication and customer service skills, with the ability to build positive working relationships. Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.

This position is primarily performed in an office environment with regular use of computers, payroll systems, and standard office equipment. The role requires collaboration with employees, managers, and business partners across multiple locations while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.

CampusPoint is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All aspects of employment, including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [e-mail] or 1+206-783-9200 (ask to speak with an HR representative). The process is outlined in CampusPoint's ADA Policy.