Maintains accurate and confidential payroll data, verifies timesheets, processes personnel changes in Dayforce, researches tax issues, calculates deductions, handles employment verification requests, distributes payroll reports, updates processing manuals, troubleshoots issues, supports employees and managers, and improves payroll processes.
Company Description
We’re not in the shipping business; we’re in the information business” -Peter Rose, Expeditors Founder
Global supply chain management is what we do, but at the heart of Expeditors you will find professionalism, leadership, and a friendly environment, all of which foster an innovative, customer service-based approach to logistics.
- 15,000 trained professionals
- 250+ locations worldwide
- Fortune 500
- Globally unified systems
Job Description
Entry Level 0-2 years of experience
- Maintain all payroll data, ensuring the highest level of accuracy and confidentiality
- Verify accuracy of timesheets and correct any errors
- Process personnel changes in payroll system (Dayforce)
- Research and help with tax issues
- Be able to compute withholding and deductions with gross earnings
- Respond to Verification of Employment requests
- Run & distribute payroll reports
- Create and update payroll processing manuals
- Be able to troubleshoot issue before asking for assistance
- Communicate timely and professionally with employees and managers to help and resolve issues Takes on additional tasks when requested by management
- Creates efficient processes
- BS/BA degree
- Mid-level knowledge of Excel, Word, and Outlook
- Effective interpersonal skills, including proven abilities to listen, comprehend, effectively communicate clearly and concisely to obtain positive results Pro-active and strong organizational skills, attention to detail and time management skills
- Proven analytical skills – ability to analyze/interpret data and take appropriate action
- Capable of working without close supervision
- Strong work ethic and team player
Expected base salary: $55,000 – $65,000
Expeditors offers competitive benefits to all full time employees including:
- Paid Vacation, Holiday and Sick Time
- Health Plan: Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental and Vision
- Employee Assistance Program
- Life and Long Term Disability Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
- Various Optional Life and Disability Plans
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Training and Education Program
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Location
Onsite at our Corporate Seattle location.
- 1200 3rd Ave, Seattle, WA 98101
Schedule
Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm
Expeditors Seattle, Washington, USA Office
1015 3rd Ave, Seattle, WA, United States, 98104
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