We are looking for an HR/Payroll Specialist to support payroll operations for a manufacturing organization in White Bear Lake, Minnesota. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who can manage end-to-end payroll activities with accuracy, maintain compliance across multiple states, and work confidently with large employee populations. The role also requires strong spreadsheet skills and hands-on experience using ADP Workforce Now to help keep payroll processing efficient and reliable.
Responsibilities:
- Process complete payroll cycles for a workforce of more than 500 employees while maintaining a high level of accuracy and timeliness.
- Administer multi-state payroll activities and help ensure pay practices align with applicable tax and wage regulations.
- Use ADP Workforce Now to enter, review, and validate payroll data, resolve discrepancies, and support routine payroll operations.
- Audit earnings, deductions, taxes, and time-related information before finalizing payroll to reduce errors and prevent delays.
- Partner with HR, finance, and internal stakeholders to address payroll questions, research issues, and provide clear follow-up.
- Prepare payroll-related reports and analyze data in Microsoft Excel using formulas to support reconciliations and decision-making.
- Maintain organized payroll records and documentation in accordance with company procedures and compliance requirements.
- Assist with payroll updates, process improvements, and other assigned activities that support ongoing operational needs.
*Please note that all candidates are required to provide 2 recent supervisor or manager references in order to be considered for employment.
Please submit your resume and call 651-293-3973 for review and consideration.
- At least 2 years of experience handling payroll in a business environment that requires attention to detail.
- Demonstrated ability to manage full-cycle payroll processing independently and accurately.
- Experience supporting payroll across multiple states with knowledge of related compliance considerations.
- Hands-on proficiency with ADP Workforce Now in a payroll setting.
- Background processing payroll for large employee populations, including environments with over 500 employees.
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including the use of formulas for reconciliation and reporting.
- High attention to detail, sound problem-solving ability, and strong organizational skills.