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Payroll Manager

Robert Half

Vancouver, WA

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$90,000–$117,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Accounting, Administrative Skills, Analysis Skills, Coaching, Continuous Improvement, Cross-Functional, Customer Support/Service, Data Entry, Disability Insurance, Documentation, Finance, Financial Reporting, General Ledger Accounting, Incentive Programs, Leadership, Legal, Legal Support Skills, Life Insurance, Maintain Compliance, Marketing, Operations Processes, Organizational Skills, Payroll Administration, Payroll Management, Payroll Software/Services, Procedure Implementation, Process Improvement, Reconciliation, Regulatory Compliance, Reliability Engineering, Systems Administration/Management, Tax Reporting, Team Player, Workflow Analysis
LOCATION
Vancouver, WA
POSTED
30+ days ago
Description Charlie Gilmur with Robert Half is looking for an experienced Payroll Manager to lead payroll operations for a complex, multi-entity organization in Vancouver, Washington. This role is responsible for delivering accurate and compliant payroll processing, safeguarding sensitive employee data, and maintaining documentation that is organized and ready for review. The ideal candidate brings strong technical payroll knowledge, a process-improvement mindset, and the leadership skills to guide a team while partnering effectively with Finance, HR, and Accounting. Responsibilities: - Lead payroll processing across multiple states and legal entities, ensuring accurate pay results through effective oversight of timekeeping inputs, data transfers, and compensation calculations. - Maintain compliance with applicable payroll regulations by overseeing tax reporting, wage and hour requirements, garnishment administration, and related statutory obligations. - Protect confidential payroll information while upholding high standards for data accuracy, record retention, and audit-ready documentation. - Strengthen payroll governance by managing internal controls, supporting audits, and reconciling payroll activity with the general ledger. - Review and administer variable pay elements such as incentive earnings, planned bonus cycles, and off-cycle payments with a high degree of accuracy. - Direct payroll system setup, enhancements, and integrations to improve efficiency, reliability, and overall process performance. - Prepare and deliver payroll-related reporting for Finance, HR, and Accounting to support analysis, reconciliation, and informed decision-making. - Supervise, coach, and develop payroll team members while fostering a collaborative environment centered on service, accountability, and continuous improvement. - Evaluate existing payroll workflows and implement updated procedures that increase operational accuracy, streamline execution, and enhance the employee experience. - Partner with cross-functional stakeholders and assist Accounting with special assignments and business-critical payroll initiatives as needed. Salary Range: $90,000 - $117,000 Benefits Medical: Yes Vision: Yes Dental: Yes Life & Disability Insurance: Yes Retirement Plans: Yes Paid Time Off Paid Vacation: 3 weeks Paid Holidays: Yes Sick leave: Yes Please reach out to Charlie Gilmur with Robert Half to review this position. Job Order: 03600-0013445259 Requirements 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) .

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