Senior Payroll Administrator

WGNSTAR; Hillsboro (OR); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

WGNSTAR, based in Hillsboro, OR, is seeking a Payroll Specialist to manage and optimize payroll operations in a primarily in-office setting with potential hybrid work. The role supports accurate processing, audits, and compliance across multiple states for 1,000+ employees.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in payroll, strong Excel and payroll system experience, and a detail-oriented, collaborative mindset to ensure timely, accurate payroll delivery and continuous process improvement.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of payroll processing/administration experience.
• 3+ years auditing/reconciling payroll in a high-volume multi-state environment.
• 3+ years ensuring payroll tax/compliance requirements are met.
• Experience processing payroll for 1,000+ employees across multiple states.

Responsibilities

• Review payroll data, audit and reconcile before finalization.

Skills

Payroll processing

Audits & reconciliations

Multistate payroll

Analytical skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Deadline-driven

Tools

Paylocity

ADP

Excel

Job description

WGNSTAR is a dynamic and growing company with a global footprint. Primarily focused on the semiconductor industry, we provide a platform for you to expand your career with knowledge gained on the job training, and tailored development. We know we need talented people like you that hold similar values, which is why we do not put limits on learning, development, industry, and personal growth. Start your path to a WGNSTAR career today!

Schedule: Monday - Friday, In-Office with the possibility of a hybrid schedule as determined by the manager.

Pay Rate: $70k - $73k Annually, DOE

Location: Hillsboro, OR

Position Type: Full Time

Benefits: This position is eligible for WGNSTAR's full benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401(k). Additional benefits are listed at the end of this posting.

Principal Duties And Responsibilities

• Review payroll data, perform audits and reconciliations, and resolve discrepancies prior to payroll finalization.
• Support accurate and timely payroll processing in accordance with established procedures and deadlines.
• Research and resolve complex payroll inquiries, adjustments, and escalations with a high level of accuracy and professionalism.
• Partner with the Payroll & Administration Manager to support daily payroll operations and priority initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with payroll procedures, internal controls, wage and hour regulations, and payroll tax requirements.
• Maintain organized payroll records, documentation, and audit-ready files.
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, and Operations to ensure payroll-related changes are processed accurately and efficiently.
• Identify recurring issues, process gaps, and improvement opportunities to strengthen payroll accuracy, consistency, and efficiency.
• Support payroll system updates, testing, implementations, and process enhancements.
• Provide guidance and support to payroll team members as needed.
• Handle confidential employee and payroll information with discretion and sound judgment.

Requirements

• 5+ years of payroll processing and/or payroll administration experience.
• 3+ years of experience performing payroll audits and reconciliations in a high-volume, multi-state payroll environment.
• 3+ years of experience supporting payroll tax and compliance requirements.
• Experience processing payroll for a workforce of 1,000+ employees across multiple states.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to independently research and resolve payroll discrepancies.
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills with a commitment to accuracy, confidentiality, and follow-through.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced proficiency with payroll systems, Microsoft Excel, and reporting tools.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively across departments and adapt to changing business needs.

Preferences

• Experience with Paylocity and/or ADP
• Experience identifying and improving payroll processes
• Payroll certification such as CPP

Physical Effort/Activities

On a continuous basis will work in an office environment, sit at desk for a long period of time, intermittently answer telephone and use a computer to communicate. On an occasional basis in the performance of duties, may be required to walk, stand, and lift up to 50 pounds. The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Additional Benefits

Paid Vacation, Select Holidays, Overtime Opportunities, On-site Facilities & Career Development Opportunities.

The people who thrive most at WGNSTAR are those individuals who perform well in a team environment, enjoy interacting and engaging with several different stakeholders, and adapt quickly to changing environments, while leveraging their skills, quality, and knowledge to drive themselves and their teams towards continuous improvement and success.

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship (e.g., H-1B, O-1, etc). Additionally, WGNSTAR does not participate in the STEM OPT extension program for this role.

Equal opportunities and Social Governance

WGNSTAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.

WGNSTAR places an immense emphasis on equal employment, encourages diversity in the workplace, and applies an open-door policy for inclusion of all employees. Our diversity program encourages people from any gender, background, ethnicity, culture, education, and experience to join the company and more importantly build a career through employee development.

Through our Global wellness programs, WGNSTAR ensures our employees and families have access to a full range of wellness services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP). In the communities that surround our business operations, we support individual and group sponsorships for local sports and those that are vulnerable in society.