Payroll Specialist

We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to support accurate and timely payroll operations for an organization based in Otsego, Minnesota. This Long-term Contract position is well suited for someone who is confident managing payroll activities from start to finish, maintaining compliance, and handling employee pay records with care. The ideal candidate brings strong organizational skills, sound judgment with sensitive information, and hands-on experience processing payroll for a mid-sized workforce.

Responsibilities:

• Process payroll from initial data review through final submission, ensuring employees are paid correctly and on schedule.
• Maintain payroll records by verifying hours, earnings, deductions, and other pay-related information for accuracy.
• Administer garnishments, withholdings, and other required adjustments in accordance with applicable guidelines.
• Review payroll changes such as new hires, status updates, and compensation adjustments before each pay cycle.
• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies by working closely with internal contacts and supporting documentation.
• Prepare payroll-related reports and assist with audits, reconciliations, and recordkeeping needs.
• Help support payroll-related administrative tasks, including updates tied to process or system changes when needed.
• Experience working in payroll administration, preferably in a dedicated Payroll Clerk or Payroll Coordinator capacity.
• Hands-on knowledge of full-cycle payroll processing from data entry through final payroll completion.
• Background handling payroll for employee populations ranging from approximately 101 to 500 employees.
• Familiarity with payroll garnishments, deductions, and related compliance considerations.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage confidential information accurately and professionally.
• Proficiency using payroll systems and standard office software to maintain records and generate reports.