Payroll Specialist

Description We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to support a non-profit organization in Minneapolis, Minnesota through a Contract assignment. This position is ideal for someone who brings accuracy, strong service orientation, and confidence managing payroll operations in a fast-paced environment. The role will focus on timely payroll administration, timekeeping review, reporting support, and responsive assistance to employees and internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

- Administer bi-weekly payroll for a workforce of approximately 400 employees, covering hourly, salaried, exempt, and union populations while escalating complex matters when needed.

- Review employee time records for accuracy, investigate inconsistencies, and follow up to ensure corrections are completed in a timely manner.

- Prepare and refine payroll and project-related reports within the organization's systems, making formatting and data adjustments to meet business needs.

- Carry out recurring daily payroll activities efficiently while adapting priorities to changing workload demands.

- Support payroll-related record maintenance, including items such as deductions, garnishments, and other employee pay adjustments.

- Respond to employee and manager questions regarding payroll matters with professionalism, clarity, and a customer-focused approach.

- Partner with internal teams to help coordinate administrative or logistical support for organizational events when requested. Requirements - Previous payroll experience handling end-to-end processing in a complex environment.

- Background supporting union payroll and interpreting rules across multiple bargaining groups.

- Proficiency with payroll and HRIS platforms, including systems such as ADP Workforce Now, UKG Pro, or UKG Ready.

- Strong Microsoft Excel skills with the ability to organize, analyze, and customize payroll data and reports.

- Experience reviewing timecards and resolving payroll discrepancies with a high level of accuracy.

- Knowledge of payroll elements such as garnishments, deductions, and bi-weekly processing practices.

- Excellent communication, organization, and customer service skills.

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