Payroll and Benefits Specialist

Position Overview

Goodin Company is seeking a Human Resources Payroll & Benefits Specialist to oversee payroll administration, employee benefits, and key HR operations. This role plays a critical part in ensuring payroll accuracy, benefits compliance, and effective HR processes while serving as a knowledgeable resource for employees and leaders. The successful candidate will exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, and apply HR expertise to support compliance and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and review payroll processes to ensure accuracy, compliance, and consistency.
• Manage weekly and bi-weekly payroll
• Serve as a payroll and benefits subject‑matter resource for internal stakeholders.
• Administer employee benefit programs, including open enrollment and carrier coordination.
• Analyze payroll, benefits, and compliance issues and recommend process improvements.
• Serve as a main point of contact between our HR team and our third party leave administrators
• Maintain HR records and reporting within Paycom.
• Perform weekly and monthly audits pertaining to benefit plans to ensure accuracy within the HRIS system.
• Support compliance with federal and Minnesota employment and labor laws.
• Partner with HR leadership, Learning & Development, and management on onboarding, training, and employee communications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources management  
• 3+ years of payroll and benefits administration experience in an HR environment
• Knowledge of federal and Minnesota employment and wage‑and‑hour laws
• Proficiency with HRIS systems (Paycom preferred) Excel, and Microsoft Office
• Strong judgment, analytical, and organizational skills
• Ability to communicate professionally and manage sensitive information with discretion.

Compensation & Benefits

Goodin Company offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability coverage, retirement plan with company match, profit sharing, and paid time off.

Classification Statement

This position is classified as exempt under applicable federal and Minnesota wage and hour laws.

Goodin Company is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment, including the decision to hire, promote, discipline or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable regional, state, or federal law. The physical demands and work environment are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job description is not designed to contain a complete list of tasks and responsibilities related to this position. Goodin Company reserves the right to amend this document to meet legal, business and organization requirements, as necessary.