NEOGOV · 15 hours ago
Senior Coordinator, Payroll
Renton, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$33.94/hr - $44.53/hrPuget Sound Educational Service District (PSESD) is seeking a highly talented Senior Coordinator, Payroll to play a vital role in supporting our people and our mission. This position ensures that every employee is paid accurately, on time, and in compliance with federal and state requirements. The Senior Coordinator, Payroll serves as a trusted partner across departments, managing day-to-day payroll operations and supporting complex payroll processing.
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Responsibilities
Attends a variety of meetings related to payroll and benefit processing for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions and maintaining professional development
Compiles and processes employee information related to payroll for the purpose of ensuring that hourly staff payroll is ordered in a timely manner. This includes collecting timecards, working with department leads, accurately updating payroll reports for import to payroll system
Maintains a variety of manual and electronic documents, files and records for the purpose of providing up-to-date reference and audit trail for compliance with district, local, state and federal regulations. This includes taxes, vendor payments, PFML/Long term care, Unemployment and Workers Compensation
May oversee the work of other staff for the purpose of ensuring program objectives are met within budget
Performs functions of Payroll Manager, when required, for the purpose of providing coverage for absences/vacation and ensuring continuation of payroll operations
Performs basic payroll functions for permanent employees and grant reimbursement for the purpose of ensuring that functions are completed and in compliance with state and federal payroll procedures
Prepares written materials for the purpose of documenting activities, conveying information and/or complying with state and federal regulations
Prepares a variety of external and internal reports and summaries related to payroll for the purpose of documenting activities and issues, meeting compliance requirements, and/or providing reference materials
Processes special payrolls for the purpose of ensuring the accuracy of reported information and compliance with state and federal regulations
Research and resolves payroll and benefits discrepancies for the purpose of ensuring accuracy and adhering to federal and state procedures. Familiarity with several deductions – PFML, Long term care, taxes, unemployment and workers compensation
Responds to inquiries from a variety of sources for the purpose of providing information and/or direction. This will include employee, vendor and agency inquiries
Verifies and resolves employee contract information for the purpose of ensuring accuracy of information related to payroll if needed having partnership with Human Resources, ensures that contract pay is accurately set up
Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment
Qualification
Required
Community college and/or vocational school degree with study in job-related area / High school diploma or GED and increasingly responsible job-related experience in payroll, finance, accounting
Experience working in a fiscal or payroll environment with regular, competing deadlines and responsibility for end-to-end payroll processes
Basic working knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations, including taxes and required deductions
Experience with accounting principles, recordkeeping, and audit trail requirements
Demonstrated high attention to detail and accuracy in data entry, calculations, and reporting
Proven ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion and professionalism
Expert in Excel, MS Suit, Teams, Outlook, SharePoint and OneDrive
Preferred
Experience supporting or serving as backup for a Payroll Manager or lead payroll role
Experience researching and resolving complex payroll and benefits discrepancies
Ability to generate, analyze, and present reports clearly and effectively to diverse audiences
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision through the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) Program
24 annual leave days per year
12 sick days
12 paid holidays
Participation in Washington State Department of Retirement System
Tax Sheltered Annuity Plan
Subsidized ORCA card, free parking, and access to EV car charging stations (Renton office)
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
Founded in 1999
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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