Payroll Manager jobs in Portland, OR

PARR is the total source for homebuilding supplies, solutions, and services. We focus on supplying building materials and solutions to professional home builders of all sizes including custom builders, large production builders, and multifamily builders. Our customers and community members know that they can rely on us for Legendary Service and quality products.

Job title: Payroll Manager

Salary: Starting at $85k to $106k an year, depending on experience

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8am to 5pm

Location: Hillsboro, Oregon

The Payroll Manager will oversee and supervise the organization's payroll functions, ensuring pay is processed on time, accurately, and in compliance with government regulations. They manage the Payroll Specialists and report to the VP of Finance.

Every part of Payroll must connect with the Mission, Vision, and Values of PARR. Every Payroll function aligns with and helps facilitate the Company's business strategies while working to develop engaged, efficient employees.

Qualifications

• 3 years of payroll experience required
• 3 years of people management experience required
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field preferred
• Extensive knowledge of the payroll function including preparation, balancing, internal control, and payroll taxes.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills
• Proficient with payroll software
• Ability to speak, write, and read English required
• Mastery of oral and written communication skills
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Must be able to operate personal computer, smartphone, and any other equipment necessary for the job
• Must be able to type 50 WPM

Duties and Responsibilities

People Management Responsibilities

• Develop and coach all direct reports, utilizing evaluations, pay and all other development tools while setting clear expectations for each
• Objectively mentors entire management team through complex and difficult issues
• Establish and maintain an excellent working environment for all team members
• Identify and respond to the need for personnel changes on the team, and take the lead in hiring new team members
• Create and maintain a well-rounded staff through cross training, open communication, and continuing education
• Foster a service first attitude with the team towards our customers - the employees of PARR
• Challenge entire Payroll team to be learning and gaining experience in all areas of PARR's business
• Participate in on-site visits to company locations during acquisitions, in addition to established locations for continuing education.
• Participate in the development and maintenance of education and training curriculum related to the payroll system, including navigation, reporting and best practices.
• Participate in all manager meetings as required

Payroll Duties

• Implements, maintains, and reviews payroll processing systems to ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll transactions including salaries, benefits, garnishments, taxes, and other deductions
• Ensures accurate and timely processing of payroll updates including new hires, terminations, and changes to pay rates
• Prepares and maintains accurate records and reports of payroll transactions in a timely manner
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws and best practices
• Facilitates audits by providing records and documentation to auditors
• Reconcile bills as needed
• Identifies and recommends updates to payroll processing software, systems, and procedures
• Collaborate with Human Resources and Accounting team and other teams as necessary
• Leverage HMIS system to the fullest extent possible to enhance both the employee and manager experience
• Performs other duties as assigned

This position works in an office environment at a desk with a computer.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to work indoors in a normal office environment
• Must be able to grasp, talk, hear, and operate a computer and keyboard
• Must be able to drive a vehicle when necessary
• Both local and overnight travel will be required

We know that without great people, we can't be a great company. Voted the fourth top place to work in Oregon in 2023, we offer industry-leading benefits:

• Everyone starts earning 2 weeks of vacation per year on day 1, and gains an additional day every year worked up to 4 weeks off
• Employee paid sick days
• 7 holidays
• 2 medical plan options, one with a high deductible that offers an HSA and our standard plan with a very low $1,250 deductible
• Dental, Vision, EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Massage, Chiropractic and Acupuncture coverage
• FSA (Flexible Spending Account) and Childcare pretax spending programs
• HSA (Health Savings Account) - PARR will match up to $360/year
• Up to 50% match on the first 6% you contribute to your 401(k) after 1 year of employment and fully vested at the end of your 3rd year
• In addition to the 401(k) match, there a 3% profit share contribution to the 401(k), with Board approval
• Tuition reimbursement (up to $2,500/year)
• Annual profit sharing (every full time employee who worked the full year earned a minimum of $2,700 for the 2020 year)
• $1,000 referral bonus

PARR Promotes!

We have a transparent pay structure, and love to promote from within. Our current CEO started with the company as a driver and by being open to change and a self-starter he climbed the ranks to the role he has today. There are many members of our management team who started their careers in our entry-level positions. If you're willing to work hard, there's no reason you won't earn regular merit increases and promotions. There is A LOT of opportunity - PARR is growing fast!

We value our employees like family and are constantly working to provide a safe place to work for our employees. Most of our locations are not open past 5 and all our locations are closed on Sundays.

Our company mission is Legendary Service through Teamwork, and we take that seriously. When you join our team, you're joining a family owned company that's been in business for 90 years, with a well-established reputation as a leader within the building material supply industry in the United States.