Job Title: ADP Payroll Specialist

Job Description

Join a large privately owned company located in Pioneer Square, downtown Seattle, as an ADP Payroll Specialist. This is a 6-month temporary-to-hire position. You will be responsible for ensuring the timeliness and accuracy of payroll processes while maintaining confidentiality and providing excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

Ensure the timeliness and accuracy of the payroll process.Maintain confidentiality in handling salaried payrolls.Research and resolve pay inquiries, including issuing manual checks.Support HR with changes due to new collective bargaining agreements, laws, and policies.Develop ad hoc reports upon request.Prepare assigned journal entries for month-end timelines.Reconcile payroll and payroll-related accounts as assigned.Respond to questions during the monthly preparation of financial results.Provide task delegation support to both the Payroll Team and the manager.Deliver excellent customer service to internal and external customers.

Essential Skills

5 to 7 years of payroll experience.Associate's degree or equivalent training and education beyond high school.Experience with Collective Bargaining Agreement (union) payroll preferred.Proficiency in ADP HRIS, ADP Reporting, E-Time, and SAP.High proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.Strong understanding of generally accepted accounting principles and payroll operating methods.Attention to detail and ability to understand instructions, information, and concepts.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Experience in payroll accounting and union payroll.Ability to regularly interact in person or by telephone with employees and outside agencies.

Work Environment

The company has been established for 40 years and is the largest privately owned firm in Seattle. The workplace is located in a new building with stunning water views of West Seattle. The facility is accessible by light rail and bus line, with a fully paid ORCA transportation card provided. Parking is limited and expensive. The benefit program includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401k program with a 4% match, and various insurance options. Employees accrue vacation, sick leave, and have access to tuition reimbursement and an Employee Assistance Program.

We reserve the right to pay above or below the posted wage based on factors unrelated to sex, race, or any other protected classification.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. This temporary role may be eligible for the following:

Medical, Dental & Vision401(k)/RothBasic/Supplemental Life & AD&DShort and long-term disabilityHSA & DCFSATransportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramCompany Paid Time off or State Sick Leave

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Seattle, WA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $68640.00 - $79040.00/yr.

•\tMedical (Premera), dental (Delta Dental), and vision (VSP) coverage is available for employees and their dependents at special discounted rates. You are eligible for these benefits the first of the month following your date of hire.\n•\tLife Insurance equal to two times your annual base salary.\n•\tAccidental death and dismemberment insurance equal to two times your annual base salary.\n•\tLong term disability insurance.\n•\tEmployee Assistance Program for employees and dependents.\n•\tFlexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for health and dependent care expenses.\n•\tBusiness travel assistance program.\n•\tOther voluntary insurance benefits are available for purchase via payroll deduction at discounted group rates. Our current offerings include employee, spouse, and dependent life insurance; accidental death and dismemberment; injury/accident insurance, critical illness coverage, identity fraud protection, prepaid legal, and pet insurance.\n•\tCharitable contributions matching program up to $1,000 per year, following six months of service.\n•\tFully paid for Orca Card\n401(k) PLAN:\n•\tCompany matching contributions – Saltchuk will match 100% of each dollar you contribute up to the first 4% of your pay. So, if you contribute 4% of your pay to the 401(k) plan, Saltchuk will contribute an additional 4%, vested immediately.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Seattle,WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 26, 2026.

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\n\nAbout Aston Carter:\n

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

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The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.

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