Senior Payroll Administrator

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$40.00/hr - $52.00/hr

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Location: Wayzata, MN (This is a hybrid role requiring onsite presence in MN – only local residents of Minnesota and Western Wisconsin will be eligible for consideration)

Compensation: $40-$52/hr

Looking to help out a collaborative and detail-driven team where accuracy, consistency, and strong payroll knowledge are essential to daily operations? This role is ideal for someone who enjoys managing complex payroll processes, maintaining data integrity, and serving as a trusted resource for employees while supporting compliance and reporting requirements in a fast-paced environment.

• Review, verify, and document a large volume of payroll-related and personnel transactions supporting a workforce of 400+ employees.
• Enter, update, and maintain employee payroll information, including hires, separations, compensation changes, and supplemental earnings, within Deltek VantagePoint.
• Monitor timesheet completion and follow up to ensure all hours are submitted and recorded correctly by required deadlines.
• Execute biweekly payroll processing with a strong focus on accuracy and adherence to federal and state payroll regulations.
• Generate, analyze, and distribute payroll reports while maintaining clear records of adjustments and pending changes.
• Submit biweekly payroll files to the organization’s third-party payroll provider.
• Partner with the 401(k) administrator to support data exchanges, audits, and reconciliations.
• Handle employment verifications, wage garnishments, and other payroll-related compliance requests.
• Manage vacation and sick leave balances, including reconciliations and necessary adjustments.
• Process off-cycle and non-routine compensation items such as bonuses, severance payments, and mileage reimbursements.
• Prepare payroll journal entries and supporting documentation for month-end close and accounting review.
• Complete required EEO, BLS, certified payroll, and reciprocity filings in accordance with regulatory and client guidelines.
• Serve as a point of contact for employee payroll inquiries, providing timely and accurate responses.
• Build expertise in Paylocity and develop customized payroll reporting to enhance process efficiency and data accuracy.

• 5+ years of payroll processing experience in a multi-employee environment.
• Experience processing biweekly payroll with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Hands‑on experience with payroll systems;
  Deltek VantagePoint and Paylocity experience preferred.
• Knowledge of federal and state payroll tax requirements and compliance reporting.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Clear communication skills and a service‑oriented mindset when supporting employees and internal stakeholders.

• Competitive Pay
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  We advocate for strong compensation aligned with your experience
• Career Growth
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  Many of our consultants convert to full‑time hires
• Exclusive Access
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  Direct connections to hiring managers at top employers
• Flexible Opportunities
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  Projects tailored to your background and goals
• Dedicated Support
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  Resume tips, interview prep, and offer negotiations included

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non‑discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.