Senior Payroll Administrator in Tacoma, Washington at Puyallup Tribal Enterprises

POSITION SUMMARY:

Puyallup Tribal Enterprises (PTE) is seeking an experienced, hands-on Senior Payroll Administrator to oversee and process payroll across multiple business entities. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant payroll administration while supporting system improvements and operational efficiency. This position works closely with HR, our finance team, and business unit leaders to support their department needs for tracking, managing, reporting, and audit assistance. It is also the key front line support position for our valued Employees.

PTE is the economic development arm of the Puyallup Tribe, supporting a diverse portfolio of businesses and investments that create long-term economic opportunity for the Tribe and its community. PTE combines strong business practices with a mission-driven purpose. Our HR and Payroll team supports employees across multiple business units while building the systems, programs, and practices needed for continued growth.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage and process weekly and biweekly payroll across multiple PTE business entities, including supporting certified payroll
• Oversee payroll activities, including timekeeping, earnings, deductions, adjustments, and final pay
• Maintain accurate employee payroll records and reconcile payroll data to ensure accuracy
• Administer payroll-related deductions, including benefits, retirement contributions, and garnishments
• Research and resolve payroll discrepancies and respond to employee and management inquiries
• Serve as a primary resource for ADP payroll processing, reporting, troubleshooting, and system maintenance
• Maintain payroll data integrity and support payroll system enhancements, automation, and integrations
• Develop and improve payroll procedures, workflows, and internal controls
• Ensure compliance with applicable Tribal and federal law and regulations
• Coordinate payroll tax filings, W-2 preparation, year-end activities, and audit documentation for finance and 401k
• Prepare payroll reports and reconciliations, partnering with Finance on payroll expenses, general ledger activity, accruals, and 401k
• Create and supply timely reporting across different business units related to unique KPI's and business needs
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, and business unit leaders to support accurate payroll administration
• Champion PTE values and work to teach and promote them throughout PTE
• Establish and maintain effective business relationships with all employees, vendors, business partners, government/regulatory entities, and communities in which we operate
• Use all company resources efficiently to promote maximum results for PTE; maintain PTE equipment and assets to maximize return on investment
• Strictly follow workplace safety measures; safeguard the welfare of all employees, guests, visitors, and business partners at all times; promptly report workplace risks, incidents, injuries, and near misses
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding all sensitive and proprietary business information and safeguard PTE assets at all times

REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum

• Associate's or bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field; equivalent experience considered
• 5+ years of recent, front-line payroll processing experience of similar size and complexity
• Strong knowledge of payroll regulations, wage and hour requirements, and payroll tax compliance
• Strong knowledge of payroll software platform(s) and timekeeping systems
• Ability to problem solve, multi-task, and manage competing priorities to meet deadlines
• Excellent communication and presentation skills in English, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels
• Strong PC and Microsoft Office skills
• Excellent analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to translate complex data into effective business solutions and recommend/adapt technology to changing needs
• Relates well to all people, diplomatic/gracious; builds good relationships without compromising results
• Culturally sensitive and works well with the full diversity of our company and community
• Uncompromising integrity and the ability to maintain strict confidentiality
• Ability to occasionally work non-standard hours to accommodate business needs, including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to pass background check

Preferred

• Experience managing payroll across multiple business entities or locations
• Experience processing payroll and optimizing payroll functions using ADP Workforce Now
• Experience administering and optimizing HRIS platform(s)
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC)

ABOUT PUYALLUP TRIBAL ENTERPRISES

Puyallup Tribal Enterprises ("PTE") is the economic development arm of one of the largest Indian tribes in the Pacific Northwest. Socially, our objectives are to increase our land asset base for the Tribe and to create jobs and job training opportunities for tribal members. Economically, PTE is focused on leveraging our existing assets to generate above-market returns for the Tribe and our strategic partners. We manage a variety of industrial and commercial properties on the Puyallup Reservation, including lands in the City of Tacoma, City of Fife and unincorporated Pierce County, Washington. Tribal and Indian preference employer as required by law.

HOW TO APPLY: Submit an application online at:

https://apply.jobappnetwork.com/puyallup-tribal-enterprises/en