Job Description
Join our award-winning finance team as a Payroll Specialist with comprehensive paid training! We're seeking detail-oriented professionals to master payroll processing, compliance, and employee benefits administration. No prior payroll experience required – we provide full paid training to transform motivated candidates into certified payroll experts. Enjoy competitive benefits, career advancement opportunities, and a collaborative work environment in downtown Minneapolis.
Responsibilities
- Process bi-weekly payroll for 500+ employees using ADP and QuickBooks
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations (FLSA, FICA, MN state laws)
- Manage garnishments, tax filings, and year-end reporting (W-2s, 1099s)
- Resolve payroll discrepancies and employee inquiries within SLAs
- Support implementation of new payroll systems and process improvements
- Collaborate with HR on benefits administration and time-off tracking
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent; associate's degree preferred
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and payroll software (training provided)
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive data
- Excellent communication skills for cross-department collaboration
- Willingness to obtain FPC certification during training period