Payroll Specialist

Payroll Specialist

OEG, Inc. | Portland, OR Onsite | Monday-Friday | 7:00 AM-4:00 PM $30-$33/hour | Contract through February 2027

Join One of the Pacific Northwest's Leading Contractors

OEG, Inc. is a trusted industry leader delivering some of the Pacific Northwest's largest and most complex projects, including data centers, semiconductor facilities, healthcare campuses, universities, transportation infrastructure, and large-scale commercial developments. We are seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join our Accounting team and play a critical role in supporting over 325 employees across multiple states. This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional who enjoys ownership, problem-solving, and working in a collaborative environment where accuracy and service matter.

What You'll Do

- Process weekly multi-state payroll for 325+ employees across Oregon, Washington, California, Arizona, and Idaho
- Review and validate timecards, approvals, pay adjustments, and payroll exceptions
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and company payroll policies
- Administer 401(k) contributions, benefit deductions, garnishments, and other payroll-related transactions
- Prepare and reconcile weekly 401(k) reporting
- Support workers' compensation reporting and year-end payroll activities
- Process employee transfers, rate changes, and payroll updates
- Research and resolve payroll questions from employees and managers
- Partner closely with Human Resources and Accounting teams
- Assist with audits, reporting, reconciliations, and special projects

What We're Looking For

- 2+ years of payroll processing experience
- Experience processing multi-state payroll
- Experience supporting payroll for 100+ employees
- Understanding of federal and state payroll regulations and compliance requirements
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel
- Construction industry experience is preferred but not required

Bonus Points For

- Experience with Spectrum or Concur
- Construction, engineering, or project-based industry experience
- Understanding of workers' compensation reporting and benefit administration
- Experience handling payroll audits and year-end processing

Why Join OEG?

- Stable assignment through February 2027
- Opportunity to work for one of the region's most respected contractors
- Collaborative and supportive accounting team
- Exposure to complex multi-state payroll operations
- Diverse responsibilities including benefits, 401(k), workers' compensation, and payroll compliance
- Meaningful work supporting landmark projects throughout the Pacific Northwest

Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Portland, OR.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $33.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Portland, OR.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 14, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Portland,OR.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [email protected] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.