Payroll Specialist | Hybrid, Multi-State Payroll Expert

TOTE Resources LLC; Tacoma (WA); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

401(k) with company match

Parental leave

Jury duty & bereavement leave

Hybrid schedule (4 onsite / 1 remote)

Job summary

TOTE Resources is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join our Tacoma, WA team. This full-time, hybrid role focuses on accurate, timely multi-state payroll, regulatory compliance, and exceptional employee support across business units.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in payroll, with strong knowledge of payroll laws, HRIS usage, and posture for confidentiality. We offer comprehensive benefits and a hybrid schedule (4 days onsite/1 day remote) in a mission-driven maritime/logistics

Qualifications

• 3+ years of payroll processing experience.
• Strong knowledge of payroll laws and compliance requirements.
• Experience with HRIS and payroll systems.

Responsibilities

• Process accurate and timely multi-state payroll.
• Maintain payroll records, deductions, garnishments, and tax documentation.
• Audit and review employee timesheets for accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations.
• Partner with HR, Accounting, and operational teams.
• Support payroll audits, reconciliations, and year-end processing.
• Respond to employee inquiries with professionalism and urgency.
• Drive process improvements and system enhancements.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive employee data.

Skills

Payroll processing

Attention to detail

Regulatory compliance

HRIS systems

Multistate payroll

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

ADP

Concur

HRIS

Job description

TOTE Resources is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join our Tacoma, WA team. This full-time, hybrid role focuses on accurate, timely multi-state payroll, regulatory compliance, and exceptional employee support across business units.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in payroll, with strong knowledge of payroll laws, HRIS usage, and posture for confidentiality. We offer comprehensive benefits and a hybrid schedule (4 days onsite/1 day remote) in a mission-driven maritime/logistics