Payroll Specialist

Human Resources

Tacoma, Washington

Description

About Us:

Umpqua Bank is headquartered in the Pacific Northwest with 5,000+ employees and offers banking services to customers throughout the nation. It’s an especially exciting time to join our team as, following the recent merger with Columbia Bank, we have grown to become a leading western-based regional bank with more than $50B in assets under management and an unwavering commitment to our associates, our customers, and our communities.

We create a great place to work by offering a special brand of relationship banking and by providing a culture where associates thrive. Associates who embody our core values fit in well here and we are eager to meet candidates who demonstrate behaviors that align with Trust, Ownership, Growth, Empathy, Teamwork, Heart, Enjoyment, and Relationships.

About the Role:

Ensures accurate processing and recording of the Bank’s payroll, provides timely and accurate financial information, and participates in daily data entry for payroll processing.

• Perform daily payroll department operations

• Manage workflow to ensure all payroll transactions are processed accurately and on time

• Reconcile payroll prior to transmission and validate confirmed reports

• Understand proper taxation of employer paid benefits

• Process correct garnishment calculations and compliance

• Execute time and attendance processing and interface with payroll

• Perform compliance procedures for unclaimed property payroll checks

• Process accurate and timely year-end reporting when necessary (e.g., W-2, W-2c)

• Develop ad hoc financial and operational reporting as needed

• Process manual check and relocation metrics

• Update and reconcile monthly bank statements from the payroll system

• Load import files received from HR (All Companies)

• Research and email appropriate audience of file issues.

• Demonstrate compliance with all bank regulations that apply to your position and keep up to date on regulation changes.

• Maintain working knowledge of our policies and procedures regarding the Bank Secrecy Act, Regulation CC, Regulation E, Bank Security, and other regulations that apply to your position.

• May be asked to coach, mentor, or train others and teach coursework as subject matter expert

About You:

• High school diploma/GED

• Three years of experience processing a multi-state payroll

• Working knowledge of payroll best practices

• Strong knowledge of federal and state regulations

• Strong PC skills, including proficiency in Excel

• Working knowledge of payroll systems

• Strong work ethic and team player

• High degree of professionalism

• Ability to sensitively deal with confidential material

• Strong interpersonal (verbal and written) communication skills

• Ability to communicate with various levels of management

• Decision-making, problem-solving, and analytical skills

• Organizational, multi-tasking, and prioritization skills

Workstyle: Fully onsite

Our Benefits:

We offer a competitive total rewards package including base wages and comprehensive benefits. The pay range for this role is $25.00 to $29.00, and the pay rate for the selected candidate is dependent upon a variety of non-discriminatory factors including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, education, and geographic location. The role may be eligible for performance-based incentive compensation and those details will be provided during the recruitment process.

We offer eligible associates comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), a 401(k)-retirement savings plan with employer match for qualifying associate contributions, an employee assistance program, life insurance, disability insurance, tuition assistance, mental health resources, identity theft protection, legal support, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, access to an online discount marketplace, and paid vacation, sick days, volunteer days, and holidays. Benefit eligibility begins the first day of the month following the date of hire for associates who are regularly scheduled to work at least thirty hours weekly.

Our Commitment to Diversity:

Umpqua Bank is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to employing, engaging, and developing a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, protected veteran status, disability, or any other applicable protected status or characteristics. If you require an accommodation to complete the application or interview(s), please let us know by email: [email protected]

To Staffing and Recruiting Agencies:

Our posted job opportunities are only intended for individuals seeking employment at Umpqua Bank. Umpqua Bank does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies and Umpqua Bank will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resume submissions. Staffing and recruiting agencies are not authorized to submit profiles, applications, or resumes to this site or to any Umpqua Bank employee and any such submissions will be considered unsolicited unless requested directly by a member of the Talent Acquisition team.