Payroll Clerk & Recruiting Coordinator

Largest aluminum scrap recycler west of Mississippi. 
100+ year old family owned and operated firm.  

Why consider a career opportunity with Travis Pattern and Foundry.

Travis Pattern and Foundry is committed to partnering with individuals who not only bring strong skills and experience, but who also genuinely believe in and support our company mission. Our mission guides every decision we make and shapes the way we operate, collaborate, and grow. Because of this, we place great value on welcoming team members who share our purpose and are excited to contribute to meaningful, mission‑driven work.

Our Mission:

For more than a century, Travis Pattern and Foundry has been a multigenerational employer in Spokane building lasting trust with our customers through a simple philosophy: show up, work hard, and deliver with a customer-first, get-it-done attitude.

We combine expansive manufacturing capabilities with agility to move quickly, respond effectively, and tackle challenges head-on. From prototype to production, our team approaches every project with a solution-driven mindset, ensuring quality results at every stage.

Our commitment extends beyond our work – it’s rooted in the relationships we build with our employees, customers, and community. Moving forward, we remain dedicated to strengthening those partnerships, one relationship, one project, and one generation at a time.

At Travis Pattern and Foundry, we are looking to expand our payroll/HR team. We are searching for a full-time, hourly, non-exempt payroll clerk & HR recruiting coordinator. As the payroll clerk you will be responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely issuance of payroll. This position is a full-time position in which you will spend approximately 50% of your time doing general payroll duties. The other remaining 50% of the time will be spent providing administrative support in the HR and Payroll office. The amount of time spent on different duties may fluctuate seasonally and based on company need.

Payroll Duties/Responsibilities:

Data entry of payroll & new hire information into Dayforce HRIS software 

Assembly and organizing of new hire files

Timecard/timesheet review, clean-up and preparation for payroll processing

Communicate with department leadership to resolve timesheet questions

Collaborate with Dayforce managed payroll team as necessary

Assist with report generation for points, attendance, raises, etc. 

Setup and distribution of employee pay cards (as necessary)

Management and processing of payroll including distribution, and reissue of checks or returned ACH

Provide outstanding customer service

Understand and process complex union contract agreements as it pertains to payroll

Receive and submit garnishment paperwork to Dayforce managed payroll

Work directly with Human Resources on worker’s compensation, sick leave and leaves of absence issues and payments

Address and resolve payroll and timesheet discrepancies

Provide support for employee inquiries related to payroll and timesheet concerns

Filing, scanning, other clerical duties

Other duties as assigned

New Hire Responsibilities: 

Screening, reviewing and qualifying applicants

Conduct preliminary phone screens

Schedule and arrange in-person interviews for Plant leadership

Assist with and/or attend job fairs/recruiting activities 

Other duties as assigned

HR Duties/Responsibilities:

Maintain accurate and up-to-date human resource files, records, and documentation

Answer frequently asked questions from applicants and employees related to standard policies, benefits, hiring processes, etc.; refers more complex questions to appropriate senior-level HR staff or management

Maintain the integrity and confidentiality of human resource files and records

Perform periodic audits of HR files and records to ensure that all required documents are collected and filed appropriately

Provides clerical support to the HR department

Meet with new hires, review company policies, assist with the completion of new hire paperwork

Assists with planning and execution of special events such as benefits enrollment, organization-wide meetings, employee recognition events, holiday parties, and retirement celebrations

Performs other duties as assigned

Non-Essential Functions:

Provides backup for other payroll and HR team members during vacations.

Required Skills/Abilities:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software

Proficient with or the ability to quickly learn payroll management, human resource information system (HRIS), and similar computer applications

Demonstrated experience to successfully work under pressure and meet deadlines

Demonstrated experience to successfully maintain positive interpersonal relationships

Possess strong verbal and written communication skills

Demonstrated experience to successfully work independently, organize own work

Excellent grammar and proofreading skills

Preferred but not required:

Knowledge of tax law, tax rates, payroll deductions, FICA and other withholdings

Experience with HRIS/payroll software applications: Paylocity, ADP, PayChex, Dayforce, UKG, etc.

Schedule:

M-F 8:00 am – 5:00 pm with an hour lunch. Occasional overtime as required*

*(unforeseen emergencies, accelerated payroll weeks, leave of absence and vacation coverage, events, etc.)

On orientation days, orientation begins at 7:30 am. Orientation occurs every week.

Benefits:

Health

Dental

Vision

Employer Sponsored LTD Insurance

EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

PTO accrual / Paid Sick leave

8 - Paid holidays

401(k) with an employer match

Company sponsored employee appreciation events/lunches

Travis Pattern and Foundry is an equal opportunity employer. Travis Pattern and Foundry will not discriminate in employment decisions based on protected characteristics protected by law such as race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetics, and veteran status. Hiring decisions are based on qualifications and merit.

Pre-employment screening: Travis Pattern is a drug-free workplace. Any candidate offered a position with Travis Pattern and Foundry will be required to successfully pass a pre-employment, post-offer drug screening excluding marijuana.

Candidate will be required to pass a post offer, pre-employment criminal background check.

Job Type: Full-time

Wage range: $24-28/hr, *DOE, wage range is commensurate with experience   

Work site location: On-site, no remote work

1413 E Hawthorne Rd 
Spokane, WA 99218 
509-466-3545 
hr@travispattern.com