Payroll Specialist

Payroll Specialist

We are seeking a dedicated Payroll Specialist to process semi-monthly payroll cycles for salaried employees, primarily engineers. The role involves managing multi-state employee taxes and ensuring compliance with state regulations. You will coordinate with HR and Accounting teams to ensure accurate timecard management and job costing, oversee payroll software setup and maintenance, and reconcile payroll tax returns.

Responsibilities

• Process semi-monthly payroll cycles for salaried employees.
• Manage multi-state employee taxes and ensure compliance with state regulations.
• Coordinate with HR and Accounting teams for accurate timecard management and job costing.
• Oversee payroll software setup and maintenance, ensuring accurate data flow and system configuration.
• Reconcile payroll tax returns and address state tax notices in coordination with UKG.
• Generate payroll reports and assist in building out reporting capabilities using Excel.
• Support training and onboarding of payroll processes, with initial in-office training followed by a hybrid work schedule.
• Collaborate with HR on benefits and payroll administration.
• Maintain confidentiality and accuracy in all payroll-related activities.

Essential Skills

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Work Environment

This opportunity offers a long-term, contract-to-hire position with flexibility. Initially, the candidate will undergo 4-6 weeks of training primarily in the office. Following this, the role will transition to a hybrid schedule, requiring in-office presence 2-3 days per week during payroll weeks (bi-weekly) and remote work on other days. The office building is uniquely designed to resemble a castle and provides a collaborative environment with HR, accounting, and payroll staff. The company is experiencing growth, acquiring new businesses, and expanding its regional offices. Comprehensive benefits, including an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), are available.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Eden Prairie, Minnesota.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $34.00 - $38.50 / hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following :

Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off / Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Eden Prairie, MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 31, 2025.