Payroll Specialist at Metropolitan Public Defender Service Inc – Portland, Oregon

MPD has been on the cutting edge of public defense since our inception in 1971. Formed as a non-profit law firm, MPD contracts with the State of Oregon for public defense services. MPD was the first public defender organization under this system. MPD is the largest single provider of trial level public defense services in the state of Oregon, with offices in both Multnomah and Washington counties.

Join our dynamic team and a part of MPD’s commitment to being a leader in public defense which includes not just excellence in client representation but a strong commitment to hiring and developing a professional staff of defenders. For more information on MPD and our work visit: www.mpdlaw.com

MPD is currently searching for a Payroll Specialist. The Payroll Specialist is responsible for processing bi-weekly payroll for MPD's 200+ employees using ADP Workforce Now, including preparing all required payroll and tax reports. Duties include reviewing timesheets for completeness and proper approval, preparing the payroll register for Controller review, uploading payroll information into NetSuite ERP, coding and entering bills for employee benefits, and generating final paychecks in accordance with State of Oregon requirements. The Payroll Specialist also produces payroll reports for management and confirms approval for overtime or paid time off. This position regularly communicates with employees, answering questions and notifying of any discrepancies in pay. The Payroll Specialist receives general supervision from the Controller.

Medical (choice of PPO or HDHP), Dental and Vision Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA)Basic Life, STD, LTD and AD&D401(K) – MPD will contribute 6% of your annual salary with full vesting after the completion of 5 years of servicePTO – 24 hours upon hire and accrue monthly to 80 hours and increase to 120 hours starting at 24 months10 paid holidays + 2 personal equity days4 Mental Health Days per year Sick Leave – 48 hours upon hire and accrues monthly after the completion of six months of employment