Payroll Coordinator

About the Role

We are hiring on behalf of our client, a growing and well-established company in the restaurant industry, for a Payroll Coordinator to join their Eugene office. This position is responsible for assisting in the payroll process for over 2,300 employees across multiple restaurant locations. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, confidential, and experienced in payroll operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Process termination payments, including calculating and disbursing final wages while ensuring compliance with applicable laws.

• Assist with payroll data processing, reviewing timekeeping transactions, and generating paychecks.

• Support personnel adjustment processing (promotions, pay raises, new hires, separations, and payroll deductions).

• Assist with event timesheet processing, ensuring accurate event coding, time reporting, and manager approvals.

• Generate payroll summary reports and reconcile hours against original timesheets for review by the Payroll Manager.

• Assist in preparing post-payroll reports.

• Research, approve, and resolve payroll discrepancies while communicating resolutions to team members.

• Maintain strict confidentiality of payroll and financial information.

• Perform other related duties or special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Previous payroll experience preferred.

• Familiarity with payroll systems and understanding of payroll compliance.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel and Outlook required).

• Strong analytical and math skills with attention to detail.

• Ability to work independently and resolve problems effectively.

• Understanding of accruals and payroll processes.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across all levels of the organization.