Payroll Analyst

We are seeking a Payroll Analyst to support US and Canadian employees at a local Seattle Manufacturing firm.

Location: Seattle, WA. Hybrid schedule for local candidates: remote Mondays & Fridays, in-office Tuesdays–Thursdays

.Duration: 10 months w/ possible extension

sBenefits: Three insurance levels, 401k, and working for a great company

!Compensation: $37.00/hr - $48.00/hr. Estimated range, all experience levels are encourged to apply

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Overvi

ewA payroll services team supporting a large, multi-jurisdiction workforce is seeking a Senior Payroll Analyst to support U.S. and Canadian payroll operations. This role plays a key part in ensuring payroll accuracy, compliance, and continuous process improvement while partnering closely with internal stakeholders and external vendors. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical skills, deep payroll knowledge, and comfort working with complex data sets in a fast-paced environmen

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Key Responsibiliti

• es:Perform analytical and audit activities in support of recurring payroll processing cycles, including pre- and post-processing reviews, error resolution, and payroll total validati
• on.Collect, validate, and process payroll inputs such as time adjustments, bonuses, incentives, supplemental payments, and deductio
• ns.Serve as an escalation point for complex payroll cases and employee pay inquiri
• es.Reconcile payroll-related activity, investigate variances, and coach payroll team members on corrective actio
• ns.Research and resolve accounting discrepancies related to payroll processi
• ng.Develop, maintain, and improve payroll process documentation and checklis
• ts.Support training initiatives for payroll team members related to existing processes and new compliance requiremen
• ts.Assist with implementation and integration of new payroll-related services, including analysis, testing, documentation, and training suppo
• rt.Partner cross-functionally to support payroll system maintenance, reporting, and data integri
• ty.Administer payroll reports, dashboards, and ongoing operational metri

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Education / Experie

• nce:Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experie
• nce.3–5 years of progressive experience supporting multi-state payroll operations, including payroll tax and garnishment administrat

ion.

Required Skills and Experi

• ence:Strong working knowledge of U.S. and Canadian payroll regulations, including wage and hour compliance, payroll tax requirements, taxable benefits, and final pay r
• ules.Advanced understanding of gross-to-net payroll calculat
• ions.Experience with computerized payroll and timekeeping sys
• tems.Demonstrated ability to improve payroll processes and train others on updated proced
• ures.Ability to manage complex, sensitive work with a high degree of ownership and discre
• tion.Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and projects in a dynamic environ
• ment.Strong analytical skills with sound judgment when evaluating data and resolving is
• sues.Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical information clearly to varied audie
• nces.High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and working knowledge of Microsoft Office t
• ools.Flexible, solution-oriented mindset with a willingness to adapt to changing priori

ties.

Nice to

• Have:Payroll certification or equivalent demonstrated expertise in payroll compl
• iance.Experience supporting payroll system implementations or integra

tions.

About Hansell

TierneyHansell Tierney is one of the premier staffing and recruiting companies in the Pacific Northwest. Launched in 2001, we are a woman-owned business that serves and staffs Northwest organizations by doing things the right way, not just the easiest way. Hansell Tierney partners with candidates and clients to match the best candidates with interesting local opportunities. We navigate every relationship with the highest level of discretion and service while holding ourselves accountable to our promises. Our business thrives on our deep understanding of the job market and our ability to skillfully tailor our recruitment process to meet our clients’ unique

needs.

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