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Payroll Administrator II
Job Description
Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract Payroll Administrator II opportunity with our client in Kent, WA.
Job Responsibilities:
- Back up all payroll processing functions needed to support planned and unplanned absences.
- Identify payroll issues and assist with proper adjustments as needed.
- Follow general policies, procedures and practices in compliance with federal, state, local, and company rules and regulations.
- Reconcile payroll wage and tax reporting after each pay period to ensure accurate filing between Workday and ADP.
- Responsible for Q/E and Y/E processing, including the filing of W-2s, addressing any exceptions and errors prior to finalization.
- Oversee state and federally mandated reports to ensure compliance and timely reporting such as 941’s, unemployment, LNI and Paid Family & Medical leave.
- Complete payroll reconciliations and audits in support of month-end, quarter-end and year end activities.
- Prepare payroll journal entries and perform various month-end close tasks.
- Audit relocation expenses and recordation of W2 reportable transactions.
- Assist with the quarterly processing of employee grants and support employee questions about the plan.
- Interpret, apply and ensure compliance with various federal, state and local laws.
- Monitors changes and remain current on legal, regulatory or governmental requirements (e.g., wage and hour, garnishments, tax matters, 401(k) other compliance areas.
- Document standard operating procedures in support of business objectives.
- Coordinate department documentation used for audits and desk procedures.
- Manage and assist with special projects, e.g., system enhancements, payroll upgrades and testing.
- Act as first line for employee questions.
- Maintain employee confidence by keeping all HR and payroll information confidential.
Job Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- 5+ years of Payroll experience
- Strong computer skills (MS Excel including pivot tables, vlookups)
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and adapt to a frequently changing work environment, staying flexible based on business needs and deadlines
- Workday experience
- Strong written and verbal communication
- Experience in Payroll Processing
Desired Qualifications:
- AA or BS degree in Business, Accounting, or Finance
- Payroll Certification (CPP)
- Experience using Workday and Costpoint
Job Details:
- Contract Position
- Location: Kent, WA – 100% onsite
- Pay Rate: $45-50/hr
- ITAR obligations are associated with this role, U.S. citizenship, U.S. legal permanent resident status, or protected person status under 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a) (1), (3) is required.
Benefits Package: Protingent offers competitive salaries, insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan), education/certification reimbursement, pre-tax commuter benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO), and an administered 401k plan.
About Protingent: Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.
Meet Your Recruiter
Abby Hubbard
I joined Protingent in the Spring of 2021 as a sales intern, transitioning to a full-time Technical Recruiter after graduating from the University of Washington in June 2021. Initially, I focused on supporting our spaceflight clients, later expanding to industries such as sustainable energy and nuclear power. While I’ve broadened my recruiting scope, I’m still partial to aerospace engineering, especially anything related to propulsion technology.
My recruiting style focuses on individual candidate needs and relationship building. My philosophy is to lead with empathy and integrity. My favorite thing about recruiting is the opportunity to learn something new every day by talking to the most intelligent people/engineers, as well as the potential to impact critical industries at the staffing level.
When I’m not recruiting, I love spending time outdoors – hiking, camping, roller skating, reading in parks, and swimming in Lake Union (when the Seattle weather permits). I also enjoy thrift shops, sewing/up-cycling clothes, and shooting 35mm film.