Payroll and Benefits Specialist

Job overview

The Payroll and Benefits Specialist works in a hybrid arrangement, with four days in the Beaverton, OR office and one remote day each week, plus approximately 30% out-of-state travel. Pay is $70,000–$78,000 per year. The role supports the Human Resources team at a multi-state supply chain and distribution company. The specialist owns payroll and benefits administration for employees across multiple entities and states, maintaining accurate processing, compliance, and employee support as the company operates across its locations.

What you'll do

• Process regular and off-cycle payroll for approximately 200 employees across three companies and up to 13 states
• administer benefit enrollments, changes, qualifying events, and terminations
• reconcile payroll, general ledger, tax, and carrier billing records
• maintain multi-state registrations, withholdings, unemployment requirements, and reporting
• maintain HRIS workflows and employee records
• answer employee and manager questions
• travel to partner locations to support payroll cycles, training, and business needs.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

payroll

benefits administration

hybrid

beaverton or

multi-state payroll

hris

adp workforce now

dayforce

30% travel

$70k–$78k

pridestaff

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Hybrid schedule with one work-from-home day weekly; approximately 30% overnight and air travel; ADP Workforce Now or Dayforce experience preferred.

About the employer

PrideStaff (Portland) is hiring for this role. Industry: Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services. Sector: 54.