Payroll Analyst

Medica • Minnetonka, MN

8h • Hybrid

About The Position

Medica is a nonprofit health plan with more than a million members that serves communities in Minnesota, Nebraska, Wisconsin, Missouri, and beyond. We deliver personalized health care experiences and partner closely with providers to ensure members are genuinely cared for. We're a team that owns our work with accountability, makes data-driven decisions, embraces continuous learning, and celebrates collaboration — because success is a team sport. It's our mission to be there in the moments that matter most for our members and employees. Join us in creating a community of connected care, where coordinated, quality service is the norm and every member feels valued. The Payroll Analyst is responsible for the accurate, timely, and compliant processing of payroll. This role focuses on payroll execution, validation, reconciliation, reporting, and employee support, ensuring a high level of service and regulatory compliance. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or equivalent experience in related field
• 3 years of work experience beyond degree
• Understanding of payroll tax and wage compliance
• High attention to detail and ability to meet processing deadlines
• Strong customer service and communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) or Certified Payroll Professional (CPP)
• Experience with UKG Pro Payroll, UKG Dimensions
• Multi‑state payroll experience
• Advanced Excel skills

Responsibilities

• Payroll Processing & Execution Process regular and off‑cycle payrolls using UKG, ensuring accuracy of earnings, deductions, taxes, and net pay
• Validate payroll inputs from timekeeping (UKG Dimensions), HR events (new hires, terms, leaves), and benefit changes
• Review pre‑ and post‑pay reports to identify and correct discrepancies
• Reconciliation & Compliance Reconcile payroll results to funding files, general ledger entries, and payroll reports
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws and tax regulations
• Support year‑end activities including W‑2 processing and tax reconciliations
• Employee & Partner Support Research and resolve payroll inquiries related to pay, taxes, garnishments, and deductions
• Partner with HR, Benefits, and Finance teams on payroll‑related events
• Communicate payroll‑related information clearly and professionally to employees
• Reporting & Controls Prepare payroll reports, audit documentation, and control evidence
• Execute established payroll controls and document results
• Participate in payroll testing during system updates or process changes
• Continuous Improvement Identify opportunities to improve payroll accuracy, efficiency, and documentation
• Contribute to updates of payroll procedures

Benefits

• competitive medical, dental, vision, PTO, Holidays, paid volunteer time off, 401K contributions, caregiver services and many other benefits to support our employees

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees