Senior Payroll & Compliance Manager (Hybrid)

NAFOA; Olympia (WA); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

NAFOA in Olympia, WA seeks a seasoned Payroll Manager to lead payroll administration for a full-time, permanent WMS2 role. This position coordinates pay, leaves, and benefits, ensures compliance with federal/state laws, and works with leadership on system changes and business continuity.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in payroll, including supervisory experience, and strong skills in spreadsheets, pivot tables, and data analysis.

Qualifications

• Eight or more years of payroll administration experience and supervisory leadership.
• Advanced spreadsheet skills with multiple math functions, macros, and external links.
• Experience building collaborative environments and consistent business processes.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate communication to employees and supervisors on pay, leave, benefits, and retirement options.
• Review and approve payroll transactions, garnishments, and tax payments per SAAM.
• Design internal control systems and ensure budget reporting and accountability.
• Advise Finance Manager on policy changes and system impacts.
• Supervise staff in the payroll unit.

Skills

Payroll administration

Supervisory experience

Advanced spreadsheets

Pivot tables

Data analysis tools

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

NAFOA in Olympia, WA seeks a seasoned Payroll Manager to lead payroll administration for a full-time, permanent WMS2 role. This position coordinates pay, leaves, and benefits, ensures compliance with federal/state laws, and works with leadership on system changes and business continuity.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in payroll, including supervisory experience, and strong skills in spreadsheets, pivot tables, and data analysis.