Payroll Specialist III

Daimler Truck North America

. Prepare, document, and disburse payroll checks, payroll taxes, and employee benefit payments .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timePortland • Oregon • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates advanced expertise in payroll processing, compliance, and HRIS systems, with a strong focus on continuous improvement and mentorship. Capable of analyzing payroll data and enhancing operational efficiency while effectively communicating complex concepts to diverse stakeholders.

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Payroll ComplianceWorkday ExperienceADP ExperienceAnalytical SkillsProcess Improvement

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Hard Skills

Payroll ProcessingPayroll TaxesEmployee Benefit PaymentsHRIS SystemsData AnalysisTax ReconciliationProcess EnhancementCompliance KnowledgeSystem ImplementationPayroll Fundamentals

Soft Skills

CoachingTrainingCommunicationMentorshipCustomer Service

Tools & Technologies

WorkdayADPAI Tools

Industry Keywords

Payroll ComplianceHR TopicsOperational EfficiencyEmployee BenefitsBackground Check

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prepare, document, and disburse payroll checks, payroll taxes, and employee benefit payments
Evaluate current systems and recommend and develop operating efficiency improvements
Monitor and ensure proper execution and documentation of employee benefit payments
Own payroll and tax compliance activities, partnering with accounting and other business partners
Prepare reports illustrating payroll expenditures and reconcile key information, including tax payments and benefit plan disbursements
Align with local and remote business partners regarding payroll, tax, system implementations, and other relevant topics
Provide support, ongoing training, and mentorship to payroll staff

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree and 5-7 years of relevant experience, or 10 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree, is required
Advanced experience with Workday, ADP, or other HRIS and/or payroll systems
Familiarity with HR topics and procedures, and payroll fundamentals
Strong analytical capabilities, with the ability to identify key details and big picture trends
Demonstrated ability to coach, train and enable others; communicate complex concepts in practical business language; build reusable methods and standards to ensure continuity
Eye for continuous improvement, with demonstrated track record of process enhancement and customer service
Advanced working knowledge of payroll and compliance topics
Commitment to exploring AI tools and technologies to improve productivity, efficiency, and business outcomes
An attached resume is required
Must be legally authorized to work permanently in the United States at the time of application
Must successfully complete a criminal background check
May be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid schedule: 4 days per week in-office / 1 day remote
Relocation assistance is not available for this position
Equal employment opportunities and workplace inclusion
Accommodation or special assistance with applying available
Potential pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check as part of final-candidate process