Payroll Specialist

Role overview

BBSI is seeking a Payroll Specialist to join the business unit team in Corvallis, Oregon. This role focuses on delivering accurate, on-time payroll processing for roughly 60 to 80 client accounts, each with different pay cycles, pay periods, and complexity levels. The position also partners directly with clients to understand their payroll and accounting workflows and identify practical improvements that can make those processes more efficient.

The ideal candidate brings strong commercial judgment, an entrepreneurial mindset, and a consistent focus on creating value for both clients and internal teams. The role reports to the Area Manager and works closely with colleagues across the business unit, branch, and corporate office.

Key responsibilities

• Manage a high volume of flawless on-cycle and off-cycle payroll runs for multiple client companies, covering more than 800 employees.
• Build expertise in onboarding new clients and in using BBSI payroll tools, Salesforce CRM, timekeeping platforms, and HRIS systems, while recommending better system options when appropriate.
• Provide payroll software training and in-person client training, including guidance on relevant features and functions.
• Develop deep knowledge of client data such as turnover patterns, seasonal or ongoing headcount changes, time and attendance, payroll bridge building, import/export needs, prevailing wage requirements, job costing, certified payroll, and standard or custom reporting.

Experience and qualifications

• At least 5 years of payroll experience, ideally in a fast-moving, multi-client environment.
• Strong client-facing orientation with excellent service skills.
• Proven ability to improve processes and streamline workflows.
• Background as a bookkeeper or accountant is an advantage.
• Self-motivated and committed to driving success for business owners.
• Working knowledge of wage and hour laws and wage taxability.
• Exposure to workers’ compensation claims handling is beneficial.
• Clear communicator who can work effectively with people at all levels of an organization.
• Professional presentation and strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent time management and the ability to collaborate with limited supervision.
• Proficiency with MS Office, especially Outlook, Excel, and Word; experience with CRM tools, Citrix, and HRP software is a plus.
• Associate degree preferred; advanced degree is an added advantage.
• CPP or FPC certification is strongly preferred.
• Ability to spend about 10% of working time outside the office for local client visits and onsite training within 50 miles of the office.

Compensation and additional details

The starting hourly pay range for this role is $30 to $34. Final pay may vary based on geography, skills, education, experience, certifications, and other qualifications. This position is also eligible for incentive pay under the company plan.

Benefits

Subject to eligibility, the company provides medical insurance, HSA, FSA, dental, vision, 401(k), accidental death and dismemberment coverage, life insurance, voluntary life, voluntary disability, voluntary accident, voluntary critical care, voluntary hospital indemnity, legal support, identity and fraud protection, commuter benefits, pet insurance, employee stock purchase access, and an employee assistance program.

Paid time off

The role includes 40 hours of paid sick leave per year, with additional sick leave or front-loading/accrual as required by state or regional rules. Vacation accrues up to 80 hours in year one, up to 120 hours in years two through four, and up to 160 hours in year five. The package also includes 6 paid holidays and 4 paid volunteer days each year.

Culture and equal opportunity

BBSI emphasizes diversity and inclusion and aims to maintain a workplace where employees feel respected, supported, and able to contribute authentically. The company makes employment decisions based on merit and is an equal opportunity employer.

Application note

Candidates who meet the requirements are encouraged to apply through this posting. The company asks applicants not to contact local or corporate offices directly.

Privacy notices

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