Payroll Specialist

Expeditors; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

401(k) retirement plan

Paid vacation

Job summary

Expeditors is hiring for an entry level payroll position in Seattle. You will maintain payroll data, verify timesheets, process changes in Dayforce, and ensure accuracy and confidentiality of employee information.

The role requires a BS/BA, strong Excel/Word/Outlook skills, and analytical abilities. Monday–Friday schedule with comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities at Expeditors.

Qualifications

• BS/BA degree required.
• Mid-level knowledge of Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Effective interpersonal skills and strong organizational abilities.
• Analytical skills to interpret data and act accordingly.

Responsibilities

• Maintain payroll data with high accuracy and confidentiality.
• Verify timesheets and correct errors.
• Process personnel changes in Dayforce.
• Research and help with tax issues.
• Compute withholdings and deductions with gross earnings.
• Respond to Verification of Employment requests.
• Run and distribute payroll reports.
• Create and update payroll processing manuals.
• Troubleshoot issues and communicate with employees/managers.
• Take on additional tasks as requested by management.

Skills

Payroll data

Data accuracy

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

BS/BA degree

Tools

Dayforce

Job description

We're not in the shipping business; we're in the information business" -Peter Rose, Expeditors Founder

Global supply chain management is what we do, but at the heart of Expeditors you will find professionalism, leadership, and a friendly environment, all of which foster an innovative, customer service-based approach to logistics.

• 15,000 trained professionals
• 250+ locations worldwide
• Fortune 500
• Globally unified systems

Job Description

Entry Level 0-2 years of experience

• Maintain all payroll data, ensuring the highest level of accuracy and confidentiality
• Verify accuracy of timesheets and correct any errors
• Process personnel changes in payroll system (Dayforce)
• Research and help with tax issues
• Be able to compute withholding and deductions with gross earnings
• Respond to Verification of Employment requests
• Run & distribute payroll reports
• Create and update payroll processing manuals
• Be able to troubleshoot issue before asking for assistance
• Communicate timely and professionally with employees and managers to help and resolve issues Takes on additional tasks when requested by management
• Creates efficient processes

Qualifications

• BS/BA degree
• Mid-level knowledge of Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Effective interpersonal skills, including proven abilities to listen, comprehend, effectively communicate clearly and concisely to obtain positive results Pro-active and strong organizational skills, attention to detail and time management skills
• Proven analytical skills – ability to analyze/interpret data and take appropriate action
• Capable of working without close supervision
• Strong work ethic and team player

Additional Information

Expected base salary: $55,000 - $65,000

Expeditors offers competitive benefits to all full time employees including:

• Paid Vacation, Holiday and Sick Time
• Health Plan: Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental and Vision
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life and Long Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Various Optional Life and Disability Plans
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Training and Education Program

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Location

• 1200 3rd Ave, Seattle, WA 98101

Schedule

Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm