Senior Payroll Specialist: Multi-State & HRIS Expert

XPO Enterprise Services, LLC; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

XPO is seeking a Senior Specialist, Payroll in a Hybrid role. You will process high-volume payrolls across multiple states, ensure regulatory compliance, and maintain payroll data with confidentiality. The position offers health benefits, PTO, and a company-supported 401(k) plan.

This role requires strong analytical skills and collaboration across departments. As part of XPO, you’ll handle complex payroll tasks, including Canada-US payroll considerations, garnishments, and reconciliations, while

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience processing high-volume, multi-state payrolls.
• Knowledge of payroll regulations, wage and hour laws, and tax withholding.
• Strong accuracy and confidentiality in payroll data.
• Experience with HRIS/timekeeping platforms is a plus.
• Excellent communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and resolve employee payroll inquiries in line with applicable laws and policies.
• Calculate, process, and distribute final paychecks and special payments with accuracy.
• Monitor weekly Payroll Control Center alerts for payroll accuracy.
• Process Canadian ROE updates for employees on leave or termination.
• Maintain payroll records and update ACH returns and NOCs.
• Review and respond to positive pay bank exceptions for US/Canada payroll.

Skills

Payroll processing

Multi-state payrolls

Payroll regulations

Wage and hour laws

Excel data analysis

Education

CPP designation

Tools

Oracle

Kronos/UKG

SAP

Job description

XPO is seeking a Senior Specialist, Payroll in a Hybrid role. You will process high-volume payrolls across multiple states, ensure regulatory compliance, and maintain payroll data with confidentiality. The position offers health benefits, PTO, and a company-supported 401(k) plan.

This role requires strong analytical skills and collaboration across departments. As part of XPO, you’ll handle complex payroll tasks, including Canada-US payroll considerations, garnishments, and reconciliations, while