Payroll and Safety Compliance Specialist

Payroll and Safety Compliance Specialist 

FLSA Classification: EXEMPT

Reports to: VP of HR

Salary: 60k-70k

John Henry Foster MN (JHFoster), a Tavoron Company, is a leader in its industry for all the product lines it represents - automation, robotic, and compressed air systems. For more than 80 years the Company has been successful in promoting, selling, designing, and bringing value-added solutions to its customers that are unsurpassed.  With more than 4,000 active customers in the five-state region it covers, JHFOSTER has seen significant growth and is seeking an Electrical Engineer. 

We promote a progressive culture by seeking opportunities for technology and searching for exceptional value. We have been dedicated since 1938 to taking care of our 400 employees and providing clients with world-class service. Join our team and make a difference.

Summary/Objective

We are seeking a Payroll & Safety Compliance Specialist to join our team based in Eagan MN. This role is responsible for processing bi-weekly payroll, maintaining payroll accuracy and compliance, supporting employee training programs, overseeing benefit invoice processing, and ensuring workplace safety through proactive audits and inspections.

The ideal candidate is a self-starter who can manage multiple priorities, solve problems independently, remain flexible in a fast-paced environment, and approach challenges with a positive, solutions-driven mindset—someone who, when given lemons, makes lemonade.

If you’re motivated by variety, enjoy problem-solving, and want a role that blends payroll accuracy with HR support, safety responsibilities, and training coordination, we encourage you to apply!

Key Responsibilities

Payroll Administration

• Process bi-weekly payroll for multiple companies accurately and on time using ADP Workforce Now (WFN).
• Audit timecards, process garnishments, child support payments, etc.
• Prepare, review, and analyze payroll reports to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Serve as the main point of contact for employee payroll questions and issue resolution.
• Maintain and update employee pay changes, deductions, and tax information in the HRIS.
• Set up and maintain employee 401(k) contributions, HSA, etc. in payroll.
• Assist with the implementation of new companies / transition to WFN.

Benefits & HR Support

• Manage benefit invoices, including reconciliation, accuracy checks, and coordination with vendors.
• Serve as a back-up for other HR functions as needed (e.g., onboarding support, employee file maintenance, open enrollment, general HR administration).
• Manage FMLA, short-term disability, workers’ compensation claims, including reporting, tracking, and communication with third-party administrators or carriers.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local payroll and labor regulations.

Training & Development

• Assign, track, and monitor required training for new hires and existing employees.
• Partner with department leaders to ensure timely completion of training requirements.

Compliance, Safety & Engagement

• Conduct regular safety audits and inspections to ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory standards.
• Participate in the Safety Committee and Engagement Committee.
• Support ongoing safety and engagement initiatives to strengthen workplace culture and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with auditors for 401(k) audits.

Qualifications

• Previous experience processing payroll is required.
• Experience with ADP Workforce Now (WFN) is required.
• Strong understanding of payroll functions, tax compliance, and HRIS updates.
• Experience managing benefit invoices and/or benefits administration preferred.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to adapt quickly and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Experience managing workers’ compensation claims.
• Experience in safety programs, compliance activities, or safety audits.
• Familiarity with employee training systems or LMS platforms.
• Generalist-level HR experience or cross-functional exposure.

Supervisory responsibilities

None

Travel required

None

Physical Demands. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Why work for us?

• We believe in people. We look for great people who are committed and focused. They know what it takes to produce the best results because it really is all about client satisfaction. We look for dedicated professionals from a variety of fields. Above all, a good fit for our team has a passion for excellence, solid experience, and a willingness to make a difference. We support you in developing your goals and growing in your career. In short, by joining our team, you increase your professional value and work on engaging projects. Most of all, you fit into a team focused on helping you grow your skills.
• We are innovative. We host many events that you may become a part of. From in-house training to out-of-town events, we always have something going on. We believe in innovation. With a Tavoron career, you exercise your creativity every day.
• We have a passion for excellence. We focus on providing the best customer service as a company to our customers. We offer a competitive salary and benefit package, including medical, dental, and a 401(k) program. If you’re looking for a place to build your skills, you will find it in a career with us.

If you require an accommodation to complete your application, please email hr@tavoron.com

The company does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition including genetic characteristics, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, familial status, veteran status, status regarding public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission or citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by law.