Job Description
Are you a detail-oriented professional looking for an immediate hire opportunity? We are seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to join our growing team in Saint Paul, Minnesota. In this critical role, you will manage the end-to-end payroll process, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery of compensation to our employees.
We pride ourselves on our collaborative culture and offer a competitive benefits package. If you have a strong background in payroll systems and a commitment to data integrity, we encourage you to apply.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee the full-cycle payroll processing for a diverse workforce.
- Verify timesheets, leaves of absence, and deductions for accuracy.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws (MN & IRS).
- Prepare and distribute payroll reports to management.
- Resolve payroll discrepancies and answer employee inquiries.
- Maintain and update employee payroll records in our HRIS.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 2-3 years of professional payroll processing experience.
- Proficiency with ADP Workforce Now or similar payroll software.
- Strong working knowledge of FLSA regulations and tax laws.
- Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to handle sensitive financial data with discretion.
- High school diploma or equivalent; Associate degree in Accounting or HR preferred.
Responsibilities
- Process weekly and bi-weekly payroll accurately and on time.
- Review and approve timecards and leave requests.
- Calculate and remit payroll taxes and deductions.
- Prepare year-end tax documents (W-2s, 1099s).
- Collaborate with the Finance team to budget and forecast payroll costs.
- Conduct audits of payroll records to ensure compliance.
Qualifications
- 2+ years of payroll experience.
- Experience with ADP or Paychex.
- Knowledge of Minnesota labor laws.
- Advanced Excel skills.
- High school diploma required.