Senior Payroll Specialist

Alaskan Copper & Brass Co.; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Paid holidays

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Job summary

Alaskan Copper And Brass Company seeks a Senior Payroll Specialist to manage biweekly payroll processing for hourly staff across multiple states. Duties include data auditing, deductions, and reporting with strong attention to accuracy and confidentiality.

The role supports salaried and Canadian payroll, updates employee records, and ensures tax compliance, while maintaining deadlines and high-quality service.

Qualifications

• Experience with payroll processing and confidentiality.
• Strong data entry, 10-key, and math skills.
• Proficient in Excel and business software.
• Knowledge of payroll compliance and wage regulations.

Responsibilities

• Process end-to-end multi-state biweekly payroll for hourly employees.
• Audit payroll data and perform retro-pay adjustments.
• Maintain payroll records and generate reports for management.
• Serve as primary contact for payroll inquiries and issues.
• Support salaried and Canadian payroll as backup.
• Update employee data and troubleshoot payroll system issues.
• Ensure accurate withholding of taxes and deductions.

Skills

Payroll processing

Data entry

Excel

Confidentiality

Communication

Deadline driven

Detail oriented

Payroll taxes

Tools

Dayforce/Ceridian

DOS systems

Job description

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Alaskan Copper And Brass Company

Human Resources Department

2958 6th Avenue South

Seattle, WA 98134

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Date Posted: August 11, 2026

Closing Date: September 30, 2026

Job Title: Senior Payroll Specialist

Pay Rate: $25.00-$32.00 per hour.

Hours of Work: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm

Location: 27402 72nd Ave S. Kent, WA 98032

Job Scope

This position consists of work assignments with occasional variations. Requires the ability to meet deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy and confidentiality. Requires strong problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills. Works under moderate supervision with established procedures and guidelines.

Job Summary

Responsible for processing biweekly payroll, auditing payroll data, calculating adjustments, maintaining payroll records, and preparing payroll-related reports. Serves as backup support for salaried and Canadian payroll processing.

Requirements To Be Considered For The Position

• Application must be filled out completely by the applicant.
• Pass a pre-employment drug screen.
• Meet all the required essential job skills/experience.

Required Essential Job Skills/Experience

• Minimum of five years of payroll processing experience preferred.
• Excellent data entry, 10-key, and mathematical skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other business software applications.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse workforce.
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Detail oriented, organized, and capable of working independently.
• Knowledge of payroll compliance requirements, wage and hour regulations, and payroll tax practices.

Required Essential Job Functions/Duties

• Payroll Processing:
  Perform end-to-end processing of multi-state biweekly payroll for hourly employees.
• Compliance & Tax Management:
  Ensure accurate calculation and withholding of federal, state, and local taxes, as well as voluntary and involuntary deductions (e.g., medical benefits, 401(k), court-ordered garnishments).
• System Maintenance:
  Manage, update, and troubleshoot employee data within the payroll system, including rate changes, new hire setups, terminations, and department transfers.
• Auditing and Reconciliation:
  Conduct routine pre- and post-payroll audits to verify hours, rate changes, and retro-pay calculations.
• Employee Support:
  Serve as the primary point of contact for payroll inquiries, resolve discrepancies promptly, and explain payroll deductions and tax-related matters in a professional and customer-focused manner.
• Reporting:
  Generate payroll, labor distribution, attendance, and related reports for management, Accounting, and Human Resources.
• Other duties:
  Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by the payroll manager.

Desirable Job Skills/Experience

• Experience with an automated time collection system.
• Experience processing multi-union and multi-state payrolls for organizations with 250+ employees.
• Experience with Dayforce/Ceridian and DOS systems preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate professionally via email, telephone, and in person.
• Familiarity with garnishment administration and payroll reporting requirements.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans.
• Paid holidays and paid time off.
• Life insurance and short-term disability insurance.
• 401(k) and Profit Sharing Plan.

Job Accommodations

Considered on an individual basis.

Physical Requirements

This position requires the following in an 8-hour workday:

Total At One Time (Hours) Total During Entire 8-Hour Day
Standing: 1 to 1 1/2 hours 2 hours
Walking: 10 minutes Up to 2 hours
Sitting: 1 hour 4-5 hours

Movement of objects and strength required for this job:

Lifting: Carrying:
Up to 5 lbs: FREQUENTLY (34-66%) FREQUENTLY (34-66%)
6-10 lbs: OCCASIONALLY (1-33%) OCCASIONALLY (1-33%)
11-20 lbs.: OCCASIONALLY (1-33%) OCCASIONALLY (1-33%)
21-25 lbs.: OCCASIONALLY (1-33%) OCCASIONALLY (1-33%)
26-50 lbs.: OCCASIONALLY (1-33%) OCCASIONALLY (1-33%)
51-100 lbs.: NEVER NEVER

Required repetitive use of hands:

Simply Grasping: YES Pushing & Pulling: NO
Fine Manipulating: YES

Repetitive Actions/Movements Involving the Feet:

Right Foot: NO Left Foot: NO
Both: NO

Worker Positions Required in the Performance of this Job:

Climbing: OCCASIONALLY ( 1-33%) Balancing: NEVER
Bending: OCCASIONALLY ( 1-34%) Stooping: OCCASIONALLY (1-34%)
Kneeling: NEVER Crouching: OCCASIONALLY (1-34%)
Crawling: NEVER Reaching: OCCASIONALLY (34-66%)

Sensory Requirements:

Talking and/or Hearing: YES
Seeing: Acuity:
Depth Perception: YES
Field of Vision: YES
Accommodation: YES
Color Vision: NO

Environmental Conditions That Are Found in the Work Site:

PHYSICAL SURROUNDINGS: X Inside (75% of time)
_ Outside (75% of time)
_ Both (equal amounts)
TEMPERATURE: _ Cold (enough to cause bodily discomfort)
_ Hot (enough to cause bodily discomfort)
_ Variations (sufficient to cause bodily reactions)
WET: _ Contact with water and/or other liquids
HUMID: _ Moisture content sufficient to cause bodily discomfort
NOISE: _ Sufficient to require hearing protection
VIBRATION: _ Sufficient to cause repeated motion or continuous shock
HAZARDS: _ Risk of bodily injury present
FUMES: _ Smoke or vapors resulting from combustion or chemical reaction
ODORS: _ Toxic or non-toxic smells
TOXIC CONDITIONS: _ Exposure to disabling fumes, dust, gases, vapors, mists or liquids that may cause bodily harm.
DUST: _ Small particles that may cause occupational disease
POOR VENTILATION: _ Exposure to drafts or insufficient movement of air