Manager, People Operations & Payroll

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Location: Algona, WA or Redmond, WA (Hybrid Eligible, 2 days per week onsite)

Job Type: Full-Time | Exempt

Reports To: VP of People

Travel Required: Less than 10%

Compensation: $104,000 – 120,000 per year

Summary

We’re looking for a Manager, People Operations & Payroll leader to own and optimize our payroll, benefits, systems, and people processes. This role is central to ensuring operational excellence across the employee lifecycle—from accurate multi-state payroll processing and benefits administration to leading HR tech (Paycom) strategy, system integrations, and data automation. Ideal candidates thrive in a fast-paced environment, bring deep technical payroll and systems expertise, and are passionate about building scalable, compliant, and employee-friendly processes.

Responsibilities/Duties

• Own and manage biweekly payroll processing with accuracy and compliance across multiple states
• Oversee benefits administration including enrollments, life events, invoice reconciliation, vendor coordination, and compliance filings (ACA, 5500, etc.)
• Serve as the functional lead and system administrator for the HR tech stack, including Paycom
• Identify opportunities for automation and implement scalable solutions across the employee lifecycle
• Lead integrations between HR systems and adjacent platforms (e.g., finance, IT, applicant tracking)
• Improve the quality, accessibility, and automation of people data and reporting
• Create and maintain dashboards, workflows, and self-service capabilities for the People Team and business leaders
• Audit and enhance HR processes related to onboarding, offboarding, timekeeping, leave management, and compliance
• Manage and mentor the staff to ensure execution of administrative and transactional tasks
• Partner with IT, Legal, and Finance to ensure data security, risk mitigation, and aligned business processes
• Other duties as assigned

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Deep hands-on payroll expertise with strong knowledge of wage and hour laws, tax compliance, and multi-state regulations
• Strong technical expertise in HR systems, with Paycom or similar platform experience
• Ability to translate HR needs into process and system solutions
• Excellent Excel skills and familiarity with data dashboards, audits, and reporting logic
• Highly organized with project management skills and a process-optimization mindset
• Proficiency in workflow automation tools, advanced Excel, and dashboard/report building
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism
• Comfortable working independently, managing deadlines, and juggling multiple priorities
• Clear, professional communicator with strong stakeholder management skills
• Effective communicator and partner to cross-functional teams

Experience/Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field OR equivalent experience in lieu of a degree
• 6+ years of progressive HR operations experience, with significant payroll ownership
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP), SHRM-CP, or equivalent certification, preferred
• Experience with Canadian payroll, preferred
• Experience implementing or optimizing HR systems and scaling workflows

Benefits Offerings

• Competitive Salary
• 9 Paid Company Holidays per year
• Paid Time Off up to nearly 4 weeks per year
• 401(k) Program with 100% Company Match
• Employer provided Free Medical + Base Dental and Vision plans
• Employer provided LTD and Life Insurance
• STD for employees outside of Washington State
• Employee discount on www.COMC.com
• Employee Assistance Program
• Legal Library Access

Work Environment & Physical Requirements
This position may involve prolonged periods of sitting, standing, or using standard office equipment such as computers and phones. Some roles may require occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Additional Information
This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as assigned, consistent with business needs and the skills and experience of the employee. This document does not create a contract of employment, either express or implied, and employment with COMC is considered "at-will."

Equal Opportunity Employer
COMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, or local laws. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.