Interim Payroll Analyst

The Interim Payroll Analyst will support end-to-end payroll processing across a large, multistate and potentially global workforce. This role will focus on payroll execution, compliance, tax reporting, and reconciliation, while partnering closely with HR and finance teams to ensure accurate and timely payroll operations. The consultant will bring strong analytical skills and payroll expertise to help manage a high?volume environment and support ongoing operational needs.

Worksite Location: Hybrid – Minneapolis, MN

Salary Range: Hourly rate between $40-$55, DOE

Benefits: Versique benefits include medical, dental, vision, accident/critical illness insurance, MN ESST, MN PFML, and a 401(k) with company match.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Process full cycle payroll for hourly and salaried employees, including regular pay, overtime, and adjustments
• Review and audit timecards, wage calculations, and payroll data for accuracy
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local wage and tax regulations
• Manage payroll tax calculations, filings, and reconciliations
• Partner with HR and payroll team members to resolve discrepancies and employee inquiries
• Maintain accurate payroll records, reporting, and documentation
• Support general ledger reconciliation and payroll-related accounting processes
• Coordinate with third party vendors for tax filings, notices, and remittances
• Prepare payroll reports, including headcount and wage summaries
• Assist with system updates, tax registrations, and process improvements
  
  

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in full cycle payroll processing
• Strong knowledge of payroll compliance, tax regulations, and reporting
• Advanced Excel skills and ability to work with large datasets
• Experience in high volume, deadline driven environments
• Strong attention to detail and problem solving skills
• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion
• Experience working with payroll systems (e.g., ADP, Workday, or similar) preferred
• Ability to collaborate cross functionally with HR, finance, and payroll teams
• Strong organizational and communication skills
  
  

About Versique

Versique: /ver-seek/ adj. being both versatile and unique; n. a high-performance recruiting firm specializing in executive leadership search, direct hire, and interim hiring solutions.

Versique Executive, Professional, & Interim Recruiting is a locally owned and operated hiring and placement firm based in the Twin Cities of Minnesota. With specialized practice areas across our three divisions, Versique delivers tailored expertise to a wide range of industries. What sets us apart is our team of recruiters—seasoned professionals who have worked in the very fields they now hire for, providing unmatched industry insight and connections.

We believe people are more than just resumes—they are transformative, unlocking the potential for organizational growth and success.

Versique is proud to be award-winning, earning recognition on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies and the Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal's Fast 50 list for 2023. We are also consistently recognized as a Star Tribune Top Workplace and were named a Best Place to Work in 2022 by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal.

Let’s find your people, together.

Versique is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.