Ember Tonge

Ember Tonge is an experienced payroll manager with a comprehensive background in payroll operations, employee relations, and compliance across various organizations. Currently serving as Payroll Manager at OrePac Building Products since May 2022, Ember oversees payroll processing for 1,000 employees across multiple states while leading and coaching a team of direct and indirect reports. Previous roles include payroll management at EmpRes Healthcare Management, LLC, and Concordia University-Portland, where responsibilities encompassed multimodal payroll processing, compliance with payroll regulations, and training staff. Ember's career began at Chemeketa Community College and includes roles such as Benefits Specialist and Human Resources Advisor at Nike. Ember holds a Bachelor's degree in Organizational Leadership and Management from Eastern Oregon University and is pursuing a Master's degree in Industrial and Organizational Psychology at Grand Canyon University.