Payroll Specialist

Posted Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 7:00 AM

Orion Associates provides business management services like Payroll administration, Training, Human Resources, and more for our various other companies:
Meridian Services, Zenith Services, Morning Sun Financial Services, and Little Stars. All of our companies work together to administer high quality professional services for staff while also supporting people with disabilities, the elderly, and their families.

Monday-Friday typical daytime business hours. Work from home eligible after 90 days of employment.

The Payroll Specialist is responsible for the timely processing of payroll. Working in a team dynamic is a crucial component of the position. In this role, the Payroll Specialist must be able to work cohesively across multiple departments and assist customers’ daily needs.

• Process new hire paperwork: verification and entry into the payroll system to ensure all changes to employee records are applied.
• Execute a bi-weekly or semi-monthly payroll, including timesheet calculations, timesheet data entry, and processing of the actual payroll and manual check runs.
• Apply excellent customer service standards in accordance with company policies.
• Process child support, garnishment, and tax levy orders and payments.
• Ensure proper insurance and benefit deductions are withheld from employee payroll checks.
• Maintain employee paid time off plan.
• Ensure all payroll timesheets and related documents are stored properly within the electronic data storage system.
• Communicate and work cohesively across multiple departments and have excellent time management and organization skills.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English communication.

• Proficiency in spoken and written English communication.
• Successful clearance of Department of Human Services background check.
• Successful clearance of Motor Vehicle Background Check and acceptable driving record per Company Policy.

• Degree in accounting or other finance related fields is preferred but not required.
• Experience working with Microsoft Office. Experience working with Great Plains and Mfiles preferred.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance offered.
• Paid Time Off including 16 hours of Paid Volunteer Time.
• 401K plan with employer matching after 1 year.
• Supplemental Insurance and Pet Insurance offered.
• Childcare at Corporate Office for Employees.
• Pet-Friendly Corporate Offices.
• Fun events including:
  Annual Company Picnic, Wednesday Snack Days at Corporate Office, Annual Summer Bags Tournament, and more!
• MERSC Discounts at MN Events and Businesses.

Orion Associates has been recognized for its commitment to a healthy workplace and commitment to volunteerism by many organizations including Minnesota Business, Twin Cities Business Journal, INC Magazine, Forbes and others. Voted TOP 100 Workplaces in the Twin Cities by Star Tribune and Minnesota Business!

Orion Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified candidates are encouraged to Apply Today!