Payroll Analyst

Payroll Analyst – Hybrid in Blaine, MN or Boise,

Are you a payroll professional who enjoys balancing accuracy, compliance, and customer service? Do you excel at managing multiple payroll cycles, solving complex payroll issues, and collaborating across departments to ensure employees are paid correctly and on time?

THE RIGHT STAFF is partnering with a global organization to identify a Payroll Analyst who will play a key role in delivering accurate, compliant payroll operations. This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys working with data, improving processes, supporting audits, and serving as a trusted payroll resource for employees and internal business partners.

• Coordinate and complete biweekly, semi-monthly, and monthly payroll processing, ensuring accurate earnings, deductions, taxes, garnishments, commissions, and payroll adjustments.
• Review, verify, and distribute commission payments while working closely with Sales and Finance to resolve discrepancies and maintain payment accuracy.
• Oversee day-to-day payroll system activities, troubleshoot processing issues, and contribute to payroll system enhancements and workflow improvements.
• Monitor payroll tax compliance by supporting multi-state payroll processing, tax reconciliations, and required quarterly and annual filings.
• Compile and reconcile workers' compensation wage and premium reports while assisting with annual audit activities.
• Partner with Finance and external auditors by preparing documentation, reconciling retirement plan contributions, and supporting annual 401(k) audit requirements.
• Generate payroll reports, perform account reconciliations, evaluate payroll trends, and recommend opportunities to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Serve as a payroll resource for Human Resources, Finance, Benefits, and Operations by researching and resolving payroll-related questions.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding pay, deductions, tax forms, and timekeeping with professionalism and a high level of customer service.
• Safeguard confidential employee and payroll information while maintaining accurate payroll records.
• Assist with additional payroll and human resources initiatives as business needs evolve.

• 3–5 years of payroll experience within a mid-sized or large organization.
• Demonstrated experience administering multiple payroll schedules, including commission payments.
• Knowledge of payroll tax regulations, multi-state payroll processing, wage and hour requirements, and payroll compliance.
• Background supporting workers' compensation reporting and audit preparation.
• Experience assisting with 401(k) audits and payroll reconciliations is highly desired.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, and data analysis.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Experience with Dayforce is preferred.
• Canadian payroll experience is a plus.

• Direct-hire opportunity.
• Competitive salary ranging from $75,000 to $95,000+, depending on experience.
• Hybrid schedule with 2-3 days onsite each week.
• Candidates should reside within driving distance of Blaine, MN or Boise, .
• Minimal travel (approximately 10% annually) for team meetings and professional development.
• Opportunity to join a collaborative organization that values accuracy, continuous improvement, and employee support.
• Background check required prior to employment.

THE RIGHT STAFF is an Equal Opportunity Employer.