Payroll and HRIS Administrator in Hillsboro, Oregon - #72824 | VanderHouwen

Location
Hillsboro, Oregon

Type
Contract to Hire

Post Date
08/11/2026

Description

Job Id: 72824

Payroll & HRIS Administrator
Our client is seeking a Payroll & HRIS Administrator to join their Human Resources team. This position will take ownership of the bi-weekly payroll process while supporting HRIS administration, reporting, compliance, and continuous process improvements. The ideal candidate enjoys balancing payroll accuracy with system administration and partnering across the organization to improve processes and support employees.

This is a hybrid opportunity based in Hillsboro, Oregon.

Payroll & HRIS Administrator Responsibilities

  • Process bi-weekly, multi-state payroll for approximately 500 employees, ensuring timely and accurate payroll execution.
  • Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations.
  • Serve as the primary administrator for ADP Workforce Now, including ongoing system maintenance and support.
  • Review payroll data, investigate discrepancies, and resolve payroll-related issues.
  • Maintain payroll records and prepare recurring and ad hoc payroll reports.
  • Perform payroll-related account reconciliations and assist with general ledger balancing.
  • Coordinate year-end payroll activities, including W-2 processing and ACA reporting.
  • Generate payroll and HRIS reporting to support HR, Finance, and leadership decision-making.
  • Assist with HRIS administration, system enhancements, testing, and troubleshooting.
  • Provide support for employee onboarding, offboarding, benefits administration, and HR compliance activities.
  • Collaborate with HR leadership to identify opportunities for payroll and HR process improvements.

Payroll & HRIS Administrator Qualifications

  • Minimum of 3 years of payroll administration experience.
  • At least 3 years of experience working within ADP Workforce Now.
  • Experience processing multi-state payroll required.
  • Prior responsibility for payroll populations of approximately 400 employees or more is preferred.
  • Solid understanding of payroll tax regulations, wage and hour compliance, and payroll best practices.
  • Strong analytical skills with experience performing payroll audits and reconciliations.
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency.
  • Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
  • Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation is preferred but not required.

Compensation: $80K–$85K/year + Bonus. (DOE)


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