Payroll Specialist

Temporary Payroll and Benefits Specialist

Temporary | Full-time, On-site Position | 2-Month Assignment | $28-$38 per hour | Monday-Friday

Kenmore Air is an iconic company dedicated to its employees and customers! Serving the Pacific Northwest for nearly 80 years, we provide scenic tours, scheduled service and charters. We also operate two airplane maintenance facilities, sell airplane parts and provide flight instruction. If you are looking for a challenging, yet rewarding position in one of the most unique and fun work environments around, this may be the perfect opportunity for you!

About the Role

We are looking for a seasoned payroll professional to join our team on a temporary basis while a team member is on leave. This is a two-month, full-time, in-office position covering our payroll and benefits function. We need someone who can step in confidently and independently from day one. ADP Workforce Now expertise is not a nice-to-have here, it is a requirement. If you know the system inside and out and thrive in a fast-paced, people-centered environment, we would love to meet you.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and execute the full payroll cycle in ADP Workforce Now with accuracy and on time, every time
• Process multi-state payroll for hourly and salaried employees including off-cycle runs as needed
• Administer employee benefits including enrollments, changes, terminations and carrier coordination
• Serve as the day-to-day point of contact for employee payroll and benefits questions
• Support onboarding and offboarding processes including system setup and final pay processing
• Assist with employee file projects and records organization
• Ensure compliance with federal and state payroll regulations including Washington State requirements
• Collaborate with HR and Finance to ensure payroll data integrity and timely reporting

What You Must Bring

• Demonstrated expert-level proficiency in ADP Workforce Now payroll processing, this is non-negotiable
• Minimum 3 years of hands-on payroll processing experience in a practitioner role
• Ability to work fully independently with no ramp-up time required
• Strong knowledge of payroll compliance, tax withholding, garnishments and wage and hour law
• Meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy under deadline
• Professional, discreet, and trustworthy with sensitive employee information

Nice to Have

• Benefits administration experience including open enrollment and carrier management
• Experience with onboarding and offboarding workflows in ADP
• Familiarity with Washington State PFML, L&I, and related compliance requirements
• Prior HR generalist or HR coordinator experience
• Experience in aviation, transportation, or a similarly dynamic operational environment

Why Join Us

At Kenmore, we are guided by a commitment to safety, stewardship, and excellence for our passengers, our aircraft, and the communities we serve. We take pride in delivering memorable flying experiences through friendly, personalized service, while upholding trusted, transparent, and reliable operations.

With roots as a family-owned business, we continue to honor a legacy of craftsmanship, integrity and long-term thinking. From internationally recognized aircraft maintenance and restoration to iconic scenic seaplane flights, we value both technical expertise and a welcoming, team-oriented culture. We believe attitude and professionalism are just as important as skill, and we strive to treat our passengers and coworkers like family. Yes, you will occasionally see a seaplane. It does not get old.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EOE)

Kenmore is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.