Payroll Administrator

Company: SumBridge
Location: Tacoma
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

SumBridge is hiring a Payroll and Human Resources professional to join our client in a permanent, full-time role. The Payroll and Human Resources professional will ensure accurate processing of company’s payroll, provide accurate financial information, ensuring that employees records are maintained according to regulatory guidelines. The Payroll and Human Resources professional will support recruiting, screening and onboarding processes for new hires and provide administrative and technical support regarding the department and practices within the company as needed. This role offers competitive compensation and benefits. Job Responsibilities : Monitor employee timecards, review for accuracy and reconcile for transmission to payroll. Prep Real Estate Commission Sheets for approval, batch for payroll entry upon completion. Collect and review miscellaneous payroll payments including wellness reimbursements, referral commissions, annuity commissions and other related items. Accurately input payroll data, verifying and reconciling amounts prior to submitting for processing. Reconciles ACH files to Direct Deposit Register, loads to electronic banking for processing. Generates and reconciles General Ledger, loads to Horizon for posting. Runs post payroll reports for payroll binder. Reconcile 401k export file and load onto Administrator platform. Review suspense accounts and DDA to ensure accounts clear by month end. Enter and process stock awards through payroll as needed. Process SERP payments and monthly Unit Plan Payments. Monitor and maintain taxable fringe benefits to ensure proper reporting on W-2. Enter and respond to garnishments, tax levies, and other payroll related items. Researches and responds to inquiries from management and staff in a timely and courteous manner. Assist with recruiting functions such as postings, employment ads, interviews, job fairs, etc Conducts or coordinates the recruitment effort for most positions. Maintains pre-employment assessment and screening processes; including PI, KnowB4, and HireRight. Responds to questions and requests for assistance from staff and management, building team and personal relationships to promote the Bank’s culture. Serves as back-up to Sr. HR Generalist and Human Resources Manager. Ensures HRIS systems are utilized to potential, updating and developing as necessary to meet department and bank needs. Ensures that appropriate documentation is attained and kept in compliance with applicable employment laws and internal policies. Serves as back-up to other Human Resources staff and performs job related duties and projects as assigned. Assists with Audit requests, able to research and resolve issues independently. Performs other related duties and responsibilities as assigned. Job Qualifications: At least five years professional work experience, banking experience preferred. AA or BA in business, accounting or related field Prefer at least three to five years previous payroll processing experience. Ability to use standard office equipment including demonstrated experience using Word and Excel for Windows. Previous experience with various payroll software desired. Ability to meet multiple deadlines and priorities with minimal supervision. Ability to organize, plan, and prioritize daily workload. Initiative and leadership abilities. Must have proven team building skills and the ability to build positive relationships.

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