Payroll and Benefits Specialist

Goodin Company•Minneapolis, MN

3d•$65,000 - $70,000•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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.

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