Senior Payroll Analyst — Multi-State, High-Volume Expert

Columbia Sportswear Company; United States; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Employee discounts

Job summary

Columbia Sportswear Company in Portland, Oregon, is seeking a Sr. Payroll Analyst to manage complex, high‑volume multi‑state payrolls across stores, distribution centers, and offices.

You will serve as a subject‑matter expert, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely payroll processing. The role requires deep knowledge of payroll regulations, wage and hour rules, and processes for bonuses, equity, and leave programs.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive payroll experience supporting complex U.S. payroll operations.
• Experience processing high‑volume, multi‑state payrolls in a large organization.
• Strong working knowledge of payroll regulations, wage and hour laws, payroll taxation, garnishments, and leave‑related pay practices.

Responsibilities

• Process complex multi-state payrolls for a large U.S. employee population, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and on-time delivery.
• Review, audit, and reconcile payroll data including earnings, deductions, taxes, garnishments, leave transactions, and timekeeping records.
• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies, partnering with HR, Benefits, Finance, and employees to identify root causes and implement solutions.
• Perform payroll validations and detailed audits to ensure employees are paid accurately and in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Support payroll activities associated with bonuses, equity transactions, leave programs, off-cycle payments, and other specialized payroll events.
• Maintain expert knowledge of payroll regulations, wage and hour requirements, and company policies to ensure ongoing compliance.
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes, controls, reporting, and system efficiencies.
• Serve as a payroll resource for cross-functional partners, providing guidance, expertise, and support on complex payroll matters.

Skills

Multi-state payroll

Advanced analytical skills

Auditing skills

High-volume payroll experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

Job description

Columbia Sportswear Company in Portland, Oregon, is seeking a Sr. Payroll Analyst to manage complex, high‑volume multi‑state payrolls across stores, distribution centers, and offices.

You will serve as a subject‑matter expert, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely payroll processing. The role requires deep knowledge of payroll regulations, wage and hour rules, and processes for bonuses, equity, and leave programs.