Payroll Clerk

Job Description

We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Clerk to join our team on a contract basis in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing while adhering to multi-state tax regulations. This position requires strong data entry skills, proficiency in payroll software, and a commitment to maintaining compliance with statutory requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Process payroll for hourly and salaried employees, ensuring accuracy and timeliness through direct deposit and pay card methods.

• Analyze payroll, benefits, and tax procedures to identify and resolve discrepancies.

• Maintain payroll records in compliance with legal and regulatory standards.

• Approve payroll procedures and collaborate with relevant departments to optimize processes.

• Handle payroll for union and non-union employees, ensuring proper classification and adherence to agreements.

• Reconcile accounts related to payroll to ensure accuracy in financial reporting.

• Utilize payroll software such as Workday, Kronos, Ceridian, Paychex, and QuickBooks effectively.

• Perform audits on payroll data to ensure compliance and accuracy.

• Assist with benefit functions and resolve related issues as needed.• Minimum of 2 years of experience in payroll processing, including multi-state tax knowledge.

• Experience managing payroll for over 500 employees is highly desirable.

• Previous exposure to union and non-union payroll processes is preferred.

• Proficiency in payroll software systems such as Workday, Kronos, Ceridian, Paychex, and QuickBooks.

• Strong analytical and account reconciliation skills.

• Effective communication and interpersonal abilities, both verbal and written.

• Capability to quickly learn and adapt to new systems and technologies.

• Attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and payroll management.