Payroll Analyst

Job Description

Job Description

Payroll Analyst

Onsite | Clackamas, OR | Full-Time

Growth Opportunity :

This role has clear, near-term potential to grow into a Payroll Manager position . You’ll be joining an extremely stable, well-established, and growing organization with a large operational footprint and long-term investment in its people and systems.

About the Role

CV Resources is partnering with a highly respected manufacturing organization to identify a Payroll Analyst to support a complex, multi-entity payroll environment. This role is ideal for someone early-to-mid career in payroll who wants strong exposure to audits, compliance, systems, and leadership-ready responsibilities.

You’ll serve as a key payroll resource, partnering closely with Payroll, HR, and site leadership to ensure accurate, compliant, and timely payroll processing while helping improve and standardize processes across multiple locations.

Key Responsibilities

Audit and review all aspects of bi-weekly payroll prior to submission to ensure accuracy and completeness

Own payroll quality control and data integrity , including timekeeping, earnings, deductions, and tax validation

Develop payroll reports and audits to support SOX compliance and internal / external reviews

Create and enhance payroll reporting tools for data validation and reconciliation

Review and validate HR data changes (new hires, terminations, transfers, status changes) prior to payroll processing

Support cross-training initiatives to ensure payroll coverage and continuity

Partner with HR to interpret and apply payroll-related policies and procedures

Identify and implement payroll process improvement opportunities

Support payroll staff across multiple sites and locations

Monitor and communicate statutory and regulatory payroll changes across multiple jurisdictions

Resolve employee payroll issues with a high level of customer service

Support payroll system updates, enhancements, or implementations

Perform manual payroll calculations (taxes, deductions, adjustments) as needed to validate system accuracy

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent payroll experience

3–4+ years of payroll experience preferred

Experience using ADP required

Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

Excellent communication and customer service skills

Comfortable working in a deadline-driven environment

Manufacturing, multi-entity, or multi-state payroll experience is a plus

Strong Excel skills preferred

Compensation & Benefits

Base Salary :  Median - $85,000 annually

Bonus : Performance-based bonus tied to operational results

401(k) : Competitive employer match

Comprehensive benefits package and extensive learning & development program starting on day 1.

Why This Role

Clear path to Payroll Manager

High visibility within payroll leadership

Exposure to audits, compliance, and complex payroll operations

Stable organization with long-term growth and investment

Collaborative, supportive team environment

Apply through CV Resources

Qualified candidates will be contacted directly for next steps.

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