Payroll Specialist II - Careers

Posted Date

06-26-2023

Job ID

28076

Job Function

Human Resources

REI City

Seattle

REI State

Washington

REI Location

Seattle HQ

Remote Eligible

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What's cool about this job

This job contributes to REI’s success by the processing of all in-house payroll related activities including payroll processing, issuing on-demand checks, coordinating child support orders, levies, garnishments, and processing typical payroll data. Assists with employee inquiries and assists the Payroll Manager with other duties as assigned. Models and acts in accordance with REI’s guiding values and mission.

Your planning & navigating requirements

Processes in-house payroll of 16,000+ employees in 43 states using UKG Pro (Ultimate Kronos Group).
Be an expert in and take ownership with the Dimensions timekeeping system.
Coordinate employee child support orders, levies, garnishment deductions including answers to various agencies, notifying employees, system setup and payment to jurisdictions for each order.
Have an excellent understanding of payroll processing, laws and regulations.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of changes in payroll and tax compliance laws (US, State and Local).
Articulate clear answers to both general and out of the ordinary employee questions.
Assist HRIS with testing payroll programs or other HRIS needs as assigned.
Assist Payroll Manager, Payroll Specialists and Sr. Payroll Specialists.
Assist Finance Department with other duties as assigned.

Bring your passion and expertise

3+ years of payroll experience.
Excellent understanding of payroll compliance, payroll regulations, and tax principles.
Proficient PC experience working with Windows, Microsoft Word, and Excel.
Experience with UKG Pro preferred.
Experience with Dimensions timekeeping preferred.
FPC or CPP Certification, or classes to work towards certification preferred.
Payroll Experience in a multi-state environment.
Strong organization skills with high attention to detail.
Successful work experience demonstrating an ability to communicate effectively, work well with others, use productive work methods, exercise sound judgment and display initiative and innovation on the job.
Proven ability to set priorities, handle multiple tasks efficiently and work independently.

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As required by applicable Pay Transparency laws, REI provides a range of compensation for roles that may be hired in locations under these requirements. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include a wide array of factors, including: your specific skills and experience, geographic location or other relevant factors.

The pay for this role is: $24.38 - $36.59 per hour .

At REI we offer an enviable work environment that Fortune Magazine has recognized on the "100 Best Places to Work" list since the award's inception – 23 years in a row! Sure, we work hard, but it’s balanced with time off to play—a strategy that works for us as we continue to grow and thrive. Want to enjoy a workplace where you can be yourself, be heard and be respected while having a job that challenges you? This is the place.

With more than 160 retail locations (and growing), REI offers unique competitive benefits to its more than 15,000 employees, including healthcare, gear and apparel discounts, free equipment rentals and challenge grants to help employees reach personal outdoor goals, generous retirement plan contributions, public transit subsidy, adoptions assistance, paid sabbaticals, and more.

REI is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Posting Range

$24.38 - $36.59 per hour