We are hiring a Payroll Administrator to support a thriving Seattle-based biotechnology company. In this role, you will be focused in ensuring the accurate and timely processing of employee payroll. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career professional with a keen eye for detail and passion for learning new systems.

Pay Rate: $23.30- $28.10

Duration : 6 months with potential for extension

Location: Hybrid, Tuesday and Thursdays in office (South Lake Union)

Schedule: M-F, 8-5

Job Duties

• Assist in the preparation and administration of payroll for all employees, ensuring timely and accurate disbursement of wages.

• Input and maintain employee information in the HRIS system, including government forms, employee addresses, direct deposit information, and earning or deduction adjustments.

• Collect, verify, and process timesheets, time off, and leave requests to ensure accurate payroll calculations.

• Support the administration of employee benefits, including enrollments, changes, and terminations in regard to payroll.

• Help ensure compliance with federal and state payroll regulations, company policies, and labor laws by maintaining registrations in all jurisdictions and researching tax discrepancies.

• Generate and review payroll reports, assist with audits, and provide necessary documentation to internal stakeholders and external auditors.

• Address payroll inquiries from employees and resolve pay discrepancies in a professional manner.

• Collaborate with HR and finance teams to streamline payroll processes and enhance operational efficiency.

• Document payroll processes effectively and make updates to documentation as needed.

To be a fit for this position:

• High school diploma required, Associates/Bachelors in accounting, finance, or related field is a plus

• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office, willingness to learn new computer systems

• Strong attention to detail and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.

• Actively seeks out resources to become more proficient in the company and systems.

• Manages time effectively, meets tight deadlines and stays organized.

• Good verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with employees and team members.

• Positive and proactive attitude, with a strong desire to learn and grow within a startup environment.

• Customer service, banking, accounting, accounts payable or other financial services experience is a plus.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here (https://www.mykelly.com/help-support-working-with-kelly-us/#Benefits) for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

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Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.