Payroll Specialist
Creative Financial Staffing
Tacoma, WA · Posted November 5, 2026
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Where Tacoma, WA ranks
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November 2026
- #3Best college towns for junior jobs in the Pacific Northwest36% · of 13
- #3Cities where the biggest share of jobs do not need a four-year degree in the Pacific Northwest17% · of 12
- #3Best cities for junior jobs in Washington34% · of 12
- #5Cities with the most jobs that need no experience in the Pacific Northwest0.8% · of 16
- #5Cities with the most hybrid jobs in the Pacific Northwest10% · of 16
- #5Best cities for junior jobs in the Pacific Northwest34% · of 17
Rankings about finance jobs
- Best cities for finance jobs #1 New York (1,932 openings)
- Best cities for finance pay after cost of living #1 San Mateo ($162k)
- Most requested AI skills in finance jobs #1 AI tools in daily work (4.3%)
- AI tools named most often in finance jobs #1 Claude (0.55%)
- Employers with the most finance jobs #1 Amazon (475 roles)
Pay compared with the market
This listing does not state pay. Across 102 open payroll specialist listings that state pay, the middle half runs $55,500 to $78,000 and the median is $67,500.
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How AI is used in this kind of work
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About the job
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Senior Payroll Specialist Tacoma- Hybrid $93,000-$104,000
Join a stable, growing organization where your payroll expertise will play a critical role in supporting a large, multi-state workforce.
What You’ll Do
Process multi-state payroll for employees across the U.S
Manage new hires, terminations, status changes, leave administration, and payroll adjustments.
Audit payroll data and ensure compliance with federal, state, and company requirements.
Resolve payroll discrepancies and provide exceptional employee support.
Support payroll projects, system implementations, acquisitions/startups, process improvements and cross train
What We’re Looking For
8+ years of high-volume, multi-state payroll experience supporting 1,000+ employees.
Strong understanding of payroll tax, garnishments, compliance, and timekeeping processes.
Advanced Excel skills and experience working with payroll and HRIS systems.
Adaptability; Willingness to switch gears and support others
Canadian payroll experience is a plus
UKG experience is a plus
CPP certification is a plus
Perks & Benefits
Hybrid work schedule( 2 days work from home)
Collaborative and supportive team culture
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage at a low employee cost with dependent coverage
Opportunity to make an impact in a highly visible role
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