Senior Payroll Specialist - Hybrid

HYBRID: This is a hybrid position and must be located within 100 miles of any of the Mayo Clinic campuses for on-site expectations based on business needs. 

Ensures accurate and timely processing of payroll and related tax reporting to federal and state agencies. Provides consultation, information, services, analysis, judgment and direction to HRAS team and clients to process payroll and provide payroll related services in a timely and accurate manner. Investigate, recommend and implement improvements to the payroll process.

Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Management or related field and 5 years of experience in payroll

OR

Associate's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Management or related field and 7 years of experience in payroll 

OR

HS Diploma/GED and 9 years of experience in payroll. 

The preferred applicant will have the following: 

• Minimum of 5 years of in-house garnishments experience and/or 5 years Payroll Tax Experience. 
• Experience with ADP SmartCompliance with all 50 US States and In-house garnishments experience all 50 US States.

Strong computer skills including experience with spreadsheets required. Knowledge of Federal and State statutes and regulations pertaining to Payroll and Tax Reporting (preferred but not required). Proficiency using mainframe applications and windows-based software. Ability to quickly learn and work with new software is a must. Excellent interpersonal skills and customer orientation. Candidate must have demonstrated interpersonal effectiveness, and skills in both oral and written communication. Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities is essential. Strong analytical and problem resolution skills. Decision making and judgment capabilities, attention to detail and follow through. Maintain high knowledge of HR functions and processes. Effective teamwork skills. Excellent time management organizational skills. Certified Payroll Professional (CPP), preferred.

Authorization to work and remain in the United States, without necessity for Mayo Clinic sponsorships now, or in the future (for example, be a U.S. Citizen, national, or permanent resident, refugee, or asylee). Mayo Clinic does not participate in the F-1 STEM OPT extension program. 

During the selection process, you may participate in an OnDemand (pre-recorded) interview that you can complete at your convenience. During the OnDemand interview, a question will appear on your screen, and you will have time to consider each question before responding. You will have the opportunity to re-record your answer to each question - Mayo Clinic will only see the final recording. The complete interview will be reviewed by a Mayo Clinic staff member and you will be notified of next steps.