Senior Payroll Specialist

Donaldson•Bloomington, MN

1d•$78,400 - $100,900•Hybrid

About The Position

Donaldson is committed to solving the world’s most complex filtration challenges. Together, we make cool things. As an established technology and innovation leader, we are continuously evolving to meet the filtration needs of our changing world. Join a culture of collaboration and innovation that matters and a chance to learn, effect change, and make meaningful contributions at work and in communities. As a Senior Payroll Specialist at Donaldson, you will be responsible for managing the end-to-end payroll process, utilizing your expertise in multiple payroll applications for US and Canada. The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of payroll regulations, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Qualified candidates must be able to work a hybrid schedule at our Bloomington, MN office.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
5+ years of Payroll experience working in a Workday environment

Nice To Haves

In-depth knowledge of payroll regulations, tax laws, and compliance standards
Certification in Payroll highly preferred (i.e.FCP/CPP)
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and discretion
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field or equivalent work experience
Project Management experience including leading system implementations

Responsibilities

Utilize Workday software to process and manage payroll activities efficiently
Stay updated on Workday release system enhancements to execute best practices for payroll processing
Ensure accurate and timely processing of bi-weekly/weekly payroll for all employees
Review and verify Workday timekeeping records for accuracy and compliance with company policies
Stay current with federal, state, and local tax regulations to ensure compliance in payroll processing
Analyze and investigate all tax notice discrepancies working with external 3rd party
Collaborate with finance and accounting teams for accurate general ledger and money movement entries
Timely execution of all executive compensation activity (LTIP, stock, RSUs etc.)
Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies and issues in a timely manner
Respond to employee inquiries related to payroll matters with professionalism and confidentiality
Work closely with the HR teams to ensure timely execution of business processes seamless integration between HR and payroll functions
Possess excellent communication skills and a commitment to delivering high-quality service to our employees