Payroll Specialist

Lifeworks Services • Richfield, MN

28d • $24 - $27 • Hybrid

About The Position

Responsible for accurately processing Lifeworks payroll and completing related administrative and compliance tasks, ensuring timely and error-free payroll operations.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Finance or a related field with a minimum of 3 years of payroll and payroll tax experience, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience totaling at least 5 years.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, and experience with 10-key data entry.
• Ability to navigate and interpret financial databases effectively.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Paylocity or similar payroll systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Processing payroll for designated employee groups with accuracy and timeliness.
• Calculating and applying appropriate withholding taxes.
• Reconciling payroll transactions to ensure accuracy across assigned groups.
• Setting up and maintaining employee payroll records, including deductions and updates.
• Collaborating across departments to support consistent, reliable, and efficient payroll practices.
• Assisting with benefit deductions and enrollment processes.
• Responding to employment verification requests in a timely manner.
• Staying current on payroll laws and regulations to ensure compliance.
• Providing high-quality customer service for all payroll-related inquiries.
• Setting clear performance goals and actively pursuing opportunities to enhance skills and effectiveness.

Benefits

• 18 days of PTO accrued in the first year of employment
• 11 paid holidays (New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and a Personal Holiday)
• Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D insurance, short & long-term disability coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Savings Account (FSA), and prescription drug coverage
• Up to $3,000 annually in tuition reimbursement and student loan forgiveness when eligibility requirements are met
• 403(b) retirement plan – Lifeworks contributes 3% of your salary and matches up to 4% of employee contributions
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree