HR Payroll Specialist

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Alerus is seeking an HR Payroll Specialist to ensure accurate and compliant payroll operations for employees. The Payroll Specialist will run end-to-end payroll processing, manage leave administration, and maintain relationships with employees, managers, auditors, and government agencies. The role serves as a key resource for payroll-related inquiries and compliance initiatives.

Base pay range

$26.00 / hr - $31.00 / hr

What you'll be doing

• Process biweekly, monthly, and off-cycle payrolls, ensuring accuracy through audits and reconciliations.
• Maintain payroll data integrity : timesheets, status changes, deductions, earnings, tax rates, and calendars.
• Administer leave programs (FMLA, parental, Worker's Compensation, etc.) and ensure compliance with applicable laws.
• Manage ACH transmissions, garnishments, and tax payments; ensure timely quarterly and year-end filings.
• Coordinate severance, bonus, and special payments in collaboration with HR and Finance.
• Reconcile payroll GL accounts and collaborate with Accounting on reporting and documentation.
• Support offboarding processes, including exit paperwork and benefit notifications.
• Prepare and submit required government reports (EEO-1, VETS, 5500s, unemployment, labor stats).
• Maintain compliance postings and respond to employment verification requests.
• Provide exceptional service to employees regarding payroll, timekeeping, and leave questions.

What you should have

What we bring to the table

Work environment

Work is typically performed in an office setting. The employee is regularly required to sit for extended periods and may occasionally move about the office with ergonomic safeguards. Occasional lifting or moving of supplies and materials up to 20 pounds may be required.

The above information is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and qualifications.

Alerus is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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