Senior Payroll Specialist

Alaskan Copper Companies, Inc.; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Life insurance

Short-term disability

401(k)

Job summary

Alaskan Copper and Brass Company in Seattle, WA is seeking a Senior Payroll Specialist to process biweekly payroll, audit data, and maintain records. This role backs up salaried and Canadian payroll processing and requires confidentiality and accuracy.

The position offers a Monday–Friday schedule, with full-time hours and benefits including insurance, 401(k), and paid time off. Strong knowledge of multi-state payroll, tax rules, and payroll systems is essential.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Payroll processing

Excel

Data entry

Confidentiality

Communication

Deadline management

Detail oriented

Payroll compliance

Dayforce/Ceridian

DOS systems

Tools

Dayforce/Ceridian

DOS systems

Job description

Alaskan Copper and Brass Company
Human Resources Department
2958 6th Avenue South
Seattle, WA 98134
[phone]

Closing Date: September 1, 2026

Job Title: Senior Payroll Specialist

Pay Rate: $24.00-$31.00 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

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

Required Essential Job Skills/Experience

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

Required Essential Job Functions/Duties

1. Payroll Processing: Perform end-to-end processing of multi-state biweekly payroll for hourly employees.
2. 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).
3. System Maintenance: Manage, update, and troubleshoot employee data within the payroll system, including rate changes, new hire setups, terminations, and department transfers.
4. Auditing and Reconciliation: Conduct routine pre- and post-payroll audits to verify hours, rate changes, and retro-pay calculations.
5. 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.
6. Reporting: Generate payroll, labor distribution, attendance, and related reports for management, Accounting, and Human Resources.
7. Other duties: Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by the payroll manager.

Desirable Job Skills/Experience

1. Experience with an automated time collection system.
2. Experience processing multi-union and multi-state payrolls for organizations with 250+ employees.
3. Experience with Dayforce/Ceridian and DOS systems preferred.
4. Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate professionally via email, telephone, and in person.
5. 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

1. 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

2. 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

3. Required repetitive use of hands:

Simply Grasping: YES Pushing & Pulling: NO

Fine Manipulating: YES

4. Repetitive Actions/Movements Involving the Feet:

Right Foot: NO Left Foot: NO

Both: NO

5. 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%)

6. Sensory Requirements:

Talking and/or Hearing: YES

Seeing: Acuity:

Depth Perception: YES

Field of Vision: YES

Accommodation: YES

Color Vision: NO

7. 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