Payroll & Benefits Specialist - Marshall, MN

Runnings • Marshall, MN

13h • Onsite

About The Position

This position will provide support to the Payroll Manager for the accurate and timely processing of weekly payroll and all associated payroll tasks such as tax filing, garnishments, child support, and other associated deductions as well as assisting with the timely administration of all related benefit programs.

Requirements

• Accurate and timely processing of weekly payroll
• Processing of tax filing, garnishments, child support, and other associated deductions
• Timely administration of all related benefit programs
• Knowledge of IRS regulations
• Ability to work closely with other finance staff
• Ability to process and administer employee benefit deductions
• Ability to assist in resolving problems and inquiries with external benefit vendors
• Ability to prepare and generate required reports for payroll and benefit information
• Ability to prepare reports and work with vendors on audits and compliance reports
• Ability to provide support and respond to employee inquiries related to benefits

Responsibilities

• Support the full life cycle of the employee, including but not limited to onboarding, job and pay changes, and terminations.
• Manage workflow to ensure all payroll transactions are processed accurately and timely.
• Execute time and attendance processing and interface with payroll.
• Prepare and process weekly payroll for hourly and salaried employees.
• Confirm that legally mandated and optional deductions have been processed correctly.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax laws.
• Maintain current knowledge of IRS regulations.
• Provide support, and information to employees and departments in all aspects that relate to payroll.
• Work closely with other finance staff to ensure payroll and tax documents are accurate.
• Process and administer employee benefit deductions (including health, dental, and life insurance, 401(k)).
• Assist in resolving problems and inquiries with external benefit vendors.
• Prepare and generate required reports, for both payroll and benefit information.
• Prepare reports and work with vendors on audits and compliance reports.
• Provide support and respond to employee inquiries related to benefits.
• Any and all other duties as assigned by Manager

Benefits

• health insurance
• dental insurance
• life insurance
• 401(k)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees