Payroll Specialist I
REI, Seattle, WA, United States
Overview
REI Co op is united around discovering, building, and celebrating better ways of working in this world, so people can find and pursue a love of the outdoors. When you work at the Co op, you do your best work with the support to live your best life. You also help shape the future of the outdoors—for people and for our planet.
Payroll Specialist I
The Payroll Specialist I plays an important role in supporting REI’s employees and operations. The position helps ensure payroll is processed accurately and on time. The role supports trust, fairness, and good service across the co op, assisting with daily payroll activities such as payroll processing, terminations, instant checks, garnishments, and payroll data updates. The specialist responds to employee questions and supports the Payroll Manager and senior payroll team members while handling sensitive information with care.
Responsibilities and Qualifications
Assist with processing weekly and biweekly payroll for about 15,000 employees across 45 states
Process payroll transactions such as terminations, instant checks, historical corrections, timecards, direct deposit changes, W‑4 updates, and W‑2 reissues
Support garnishments, child support, and other required deductions to ensure compliance
Review and reconcile payroll data and instant check logs to ensure accuracy
Respond to employee, manager, and partner questions with clear communication and good customer service
Support payroll audits, union payroll processing, data retention, incoming and outgoing payroll mail, and system testing
Help improve payroll and time tracking processes by supporting efficiency and accuracy
Qualifications
At least one year of payroll experience, preferably in a multistate environment
A basic understanding of payroll compliance, regulations, and tax concepts
Experience working with payroll systems and Microsoft tools such as Excel and Word
Strong attention to detail, organization skills, and a high level of accuracy
Ability to handle confidential information with care and professionalism
Good communication skills and the ability to work well with others
Payroll certification or willingness to work toward certification within two years
Closing
At REI, we believe the outdoors is for all. We are committed to becoming a fully inclusive, anti‑racist, multicultural organization. Every day you are driving change, fostering a culture of respect, and knowing you’re backed by benefits that support your whole life. To fulfill our brand promise of inspiring and enabling a life outside for everyone, we seek employees who demonstrate different ways of working, create a sense of belonging, and actively listen and learn.
Pay Transparency
We are committed to practices that promote pay equity and transparency. As required by applicable Pay Transparency laws, REI provides a range of compensation for roles that may be hired in locations under these requirements. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary include your specific skills and experience, geographic location, or other relevant factors.
Pay Range
$22.02 - $33.03 per hour
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REI Co op is united around discovering, building, and celebrating better ways of working in this world, so people can find and pursue a love of the outdoors. When you work at the Co op, you do your best work with the support to live your best life. You also help shape the future of the outdoors—for people and for our planet.
Payroll Specialist I
The Payroll Specialist I plays an important role in supporting REI’s employees and operations. The position helps ensure payroll is processed accurately and on time. The role supports trust, fairness, and good service across the co op, assisting with daily payroll activities such as payroll processing, terminations, instant checks, garnishments, and payroll data updates. The specialist responds to employee questions and supports the Payroll Manager and senior payroll team members while handling sensitive information with care.
Responsibilities and Qualifications
Assist with processing weekly and biweekly payroll for about 15,000 employees across 45 states
Process payroll transactions such as terminations, instant checks, historical corrections, timecards, direct deposit changes, W‑4 updates, and W‑2 reissues
Support garnishments, child support, and other required deductions to ensure compliance
Review and reconcile payroll data and instant check logs to ensure accuracy
Respond to employee, manager, and partner questions with clear communication and good customer service
Support payroll audits, union payroll processing, data retention, incoming and outgoing payroll mail, and system testing
Help improve payroll and time tracking processes by supporting efficiency and accuracy
Qualifications
At least one year of payroll experience, preferably in a multistate environment
A basic understanding of payroll compliance, regulations, and tax concepts
Experience working with payroll systems and Microsoft tools such as Excel and Word
Strong attention to detail, organization skills, and a high level of accuracy
Ability to handle confidential information with care and professionalism
Good communication skills and the ability to work well with others
Payroll certification or willingness to work toward certification within two years
Closing
At REI, we believe the outdoors is for all. We are committed to becoming a fully inclusive, anti‑racist, multicultural organization. Every day you are driving change, fostering a culture of respect, and knowing you’re backed by benefits that support your whole life. To fulfill our brand promise of inspiring and enabling a life outside for everyone, we seek employees who demonstrate different ways of working, create a sense of belonging, and actively listen and learn.
Pay Transparency
We are committed to practices that promote pay equity and transparency. As required by applicable Pay Transparency laws, REI provides a range of compensation for roles that may be hired in locations under these requirements. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary include your specific skills and experience, geographic location, or other relevant factors.
Pay Range
$22.02 - $33.03 per hour
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