Payroll Specialist

We are working with a client who is looking for a Payroll Specialist to join our team on a contract to permanent basis in Howard Lake, Minnesota. In this role, you will be responsible for processing payroll operations for a large employee base while ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations. This position offers an opportunity to utilize your expertise in payroll systems and employee benefits administration.
Responsibilities: • Process bi-weekly payroll for approximately 600 employees with precision and timeliness. • Maintain payroll data in Paylocity, ensuring compliance with organizational policies and regulatory standards. • Collaborate with HR teams to support ongoing initiatives and projects. • Administer employee benefits, including updates and tracking for accuracy. • Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local payroll regulations. • Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies efficiently to maintain employee satisfaction. • Prepare and analyze payroll reports for internal and external stakeholders. • Provide guidance to employees regarding payroll and benefits inquiries. • Stay informed about industry trends to enhance payroll practices and procedures.
• Minimum of 2 years of payroll processing experience.
• Proven proficiency in utilizing Paylocity for payroll operations.
• Familiarity with full-cycle payroll processes, particularly for large employee groups.
• Strong understanding of payroll compliance and relevant regulations.
• Ability to manage payroll for over 500 employees with accuracy and efficiency.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving capabilities.
• Effective communication skills to address employee and HR-related inquiries.
• Experience with Microsoft systems for payroll-related tasks.

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