HR/Payroll Specialist

u2b50HIRING Talented Payroll/Human Resources Coordinatoru2b50 Weu2019re seeking an HR & Payroll Specialist to support biweekly payroll, benefits administration, HRIS data, and day-to-day HR operations in a growing organization. This role is ideal for an earlyu2011career HR professional who enjoys payroll, employee support, and process improvement. What Youu2019ll Do + Process biweekly payroll and review time records, adjustments, and deductions + Administer benefits enrollment, changes, open enrollment, and audits + Respond to employee questions on payroll and benefits + Maintain accurate employee data in the HRIS (Paylocity preferred) + Reconcile payroll to the general ledger and partner with Finance + Support HR reporting, compliance, onboarding, and HR projects + Assist with policy updates, audits, and system improvements What Weu2019re Looking For + Bacheloru2019s degree or equivalent experience + 1u20134 years of HR and/or payroll experience + Experience supporting payroll and benefits administration + Proficiency with Microsoft Office; HRIS/Paylocity experience a plus + Strong attention to detail, confidentiality, and communication skills Why This Role + New NW Portland office with abundant natural light + Collaborative, closeu2011knit HR team + Onu2011site schedule: approx. 8:30 a.m.u20135:00 p.m. + Strong growth opportunity into higheru2011level HR or benefits roles + Longu2011term exposure supporting multiu2011state and international teams Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Portland, OR. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $27.00 - $28.50/hr. 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. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: u2022 Medical, dental & vision u2022 Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital u2022 401(k) Retirement Plan u2013 Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available u2022 Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) u2022 Short and long-term disability u2022 Health Spending Account (HSA) u2022 Transportation benefits u2022 Employee Assistance Program u2022 Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Portland,OR. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on May 5, 2026. About Aston Carter: 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 Staffingu00ae double diamond winner for both client and talent service. 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. 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 ( ) for other accommodation options.

Created: 2026-04-23