Research Payroll Specialist

Position Overview

The Research Payroll Specialist processes and supports payroll for our research teams with a focus on grant-funded payroll compliance, accuracy, and staff support.Compensation Range: $25.85 - $38.78 per hour. This range is based on full-time employment (2080 hours per year) and may vary depending on skills, experience, and other factors. Positions outside Seattle may have different compensation.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a liaison among Finance, Payroll, Business department leaders, Principal Investigators (PIs), and Administrative support personnel to ensure payroll functions adhere to grantor requirements and state/federal regulations.
• Assist with timecard audits, employee status changes, and payroll deduction setup.
• Process grant-related payroll adjustments and corrections while collaborating with research teams to reduce errors.
• Answer ETM questions from leaders and employees, and provide support for special projects and other assigned duties.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent experience.
• Minimum three (3) years of payroll experience using an ERP and time collection system.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in grant-funded payroll.

Benefits & Perks

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off and Tuition Reimbursement along with additional benefits.