Senior Payroll Specialist

This is a new position created as the team has grown over the last year. Joining the Payroll team in Minneapolis, reporting to the Payroll Manager. Mitchell Recruiting uses ADP Workforce Now for payroll and timekeeping. You will own the process from timecard review to GL entry. The work is on site and cannot be done remotely.

Duties

Run reports for 401(k) contributions, workers' compensation and census requests. Enter new hires, terminations, pay changes and deductions. Prepare payroll journal entries and accruals for accounting. Support quarterly tax filings and year-end W-2 processing. Administer wage garnishments, child support orders and tax levies. Answer employee questions about paychecks, withholding and direct deposit.

Skills and experience

7+ years of hands-on payroll processing, ideally multi-state. High school diploma required; associate or bachelor's degree preferred. Strong Excel for reconciliations.

Desirable

Benefits administration experience. Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC).

What you get

Salary range: $79,000 - $91,000 annually

Medical, dental and vision insurance. 401(k) with a 100% match up to 5%. Paid sick leave. Annual bonus. Professional development budget. 11 paid holidays. Cell phone reimbursement.

The company

Clients are mostly local manufacturers, food plants and warehouses.

A resume is enough to apply. Cover letters are optional.

This position requires a background check.

Start: Immediately.

Demo job created on 11jobs for testing and demonstrations. It is not an actual opening at Mitchell Recruiting.