Payroll Specialist

Location: Saint Paul

What You'll Do

* Compile and validate employee time, attendance, and pay-adjustment data each payroll cycle.

* Prepare and submit payroll data files to the outsourced HRIS/payroll vendor within required deadlines.

* Serve as the primary liaison with the HRIS outsourcing team, resolving data discrepancies, rejected submissions, and processing questions.

* Review vendor-processed payroll output for accuracy before finalization and distribution.

* Track termination submissions to ensure timely updates in the HRIS system.

* Reconcile payroll submissions against internal records and the general ledger.

* Maintain documentation of submission schedules, vendor communications, and issue resolution.

* Support internal and external audits related to payroll data and vendor processing.

* Identify and recommend process improvements to reduce submission errors and turnaround time.

What You Bring

* 2-4+ years of payroll experience, ideally including work with an outsourced or third-party payroll/HRIS provider.

* Strong working knowledge of payroll fundamentals (gross-to-net, deductions, tax withholding).

* Comfortable managing deadlines and coordinating across internal teams and an external vendor.

* High attention to detail - this role is the last check before data leaves the building.

* Strong Excel skills; experience with an HRIS or payroll platform, UKG preferred.

* Clear, professional written and verbal communication.

Work Environment

* Standard, onsite office environment;

* Regular business hours, with possible additional hours during payroll processing periods.

We are an EEOC/AA Employer. An industry leader, FMP offers well-balanced compensation and benefits programs, which may include medical, dental, vision, life, 401K, profit sharing, paid holidays/vacation/sick time, STD/LTD, + much more. Salary is based on experience and job performance.