# Sr. Payroll Analyst

Hiring organization: [Columbia Sportswear](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/columbia-sportswear)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/a272a698-db57-412a-b6de-ef1c544ee02a

Listed on Columbia Sportswear's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Senior
- Location: Portland, OR

## Summary

A senior payroll analyst role supporting complex multi-state payroll operations for a large organization with thousands of employees across multiple locations. This position suits experienced payroll professionals who thrive in detail-oriented environments and enjoy investigating and resolving complex payroll issues while ensuring regulatory compliance.

_Our summary, not Columbia Sportswear's wording._

## Skills named

Microsoft Excel, Payroll Systems

## Required

- 5+ years progressive payroll experience
- Complex U.S. multi-state payroll processing in large organizations
- Knowledge of payroll regulations, wage and hour laws, payroll taxation, garnishments, and leave practices
- Experience with payroll systems like ADP Workforce Now or similar platforms
- Advanced analytical and auditing skills to identify and resolve discrepancies independently

## Nice to have

- Experience with publicly traded or similarly complex organizations
- Payroll processing for large distributed workforces across multiple states
- Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC)
- Advanced Excel skills for payroll reporting and analysis

Apply on Columbia Sportswear's site: https://columbiasportswearcompany.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/CSC_Careers/job/Portland-Oregon-United-States-of-America/Sr-Payroll-Analyst_R-017710-3