Description Sara Walker with Robert Half is looking for an experienced Payroll Administrator to join our team in Portland, Oregon. This role combines payroll processing with human resources functions, serving a diverse workforce across multiple states. The ideal candidate will ensure accurate payroll execution, maintain compliance with payroll regulations, and provide support on benefits administration and employee inquiries. Responsibilities: • Process semi-monthly payroll for employees across multiple states, including handling off-cycle payroll runs when necessary. • Administer benefits programs and manage leave of absence processes, ensuring accurate leave pay calculations. • Ensure compliance with payroll tax regulations and maintain up-to-date knowledge of multi-state requirements. • Support onboarding and offboarding processes, including payroll and benefits setup for new hires and terminations. • Address employee inquiries related to payroll and benefits, providing clear and timely responses. • Collaborate with other departments to ensure payroll accuracy and resolve discrepancies. • Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive employee information with discretion. • Generate and analyze payroll reports to identify trends and ensure data accuracy. • Assist in audits and compliance evaluations related to payroll and human resources. • Stay informed about industry best practices and updates to payroll systems and legislation. Please reach out to Sara Walker with Robert Half to review this position. Job Order: 03600-0013383498 Requirements • Minimum of 3–5 years of combined experience in payroll and human resources roles. • Proficiency in processing payroll for a multi-state workforce. • Strong knowledge of payroll systems, with Workforce Now preferred. • Experience managing payroll for organizations with 100–500 employees. • Familiarity with leave of absence programs and associated payroll requirements. • Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in all tasks. • Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment. • Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information professionally. Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) and Privacy Notice (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/privacy) .