Payroll Specialist

Job Title: Payroll SpecialistLocation: Golden Valley, MNSchedule: Monday-Friday typical daytime business hours. Eligible to work from home up to 2 days/week after 90 days of employmentWage: $23.50 hourly including Full-Time benefits Job Summary: 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. Essential Job Duties:Process of 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.Maintains employee paid time off planEnsure 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 communicationRequired Qualifications:Proficiency in spoken and written English communicationSuccessful clearance of Department of Human Services background checkSuccessful clearance of Motor Vehicle Background Check and acceptable driving record per Company PolicyPreferred Qualifications:Excellent written and verbal communicationDegree in accounting or other finance related fields is preferred but not requiredExperience working with Microsoft Office. Experience working with Great Plains and Mfiles preferred