Sr. Payroll Specialist

Old Republic Title•Minnetonka, MN

8d•$31 - $36•Hybrid

About The Position

The Sr. Payroll Specialist will be responsible for processing payroll transactions, performing data entry, and providing accounting services. This role requires extensive payroll experience in a fast-paced, multi-state, demanding environment, with comprehensive knowledge of wage and hour laws, garnishment laws, and taxability of wages. The position is hybrid, requiring 2 days a week in the Minnetonka, MN office.

Requirements

5-7 years payroll processing experience required.
Extensive payroll experience in a fast-paced, multi-state, demanding environment is needed.
Comprehensive knowledge of wage and hour laws, garnishment laws, and taxability of wages.
UKG
Workday
High proficient in excel (vlooks, pivot tables, and formulas)
Ability to work in a fast paced and high volume environment.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and attention to detail

Nice To Haves

CPP or FPC preferred but not required.
Associate degree preferred

Responsibilities

Lead daily, biweekly, and special payroll processes for multi-state payroll for Us non-exempt and exempt employees.
Process payroll for up to 500 employees
Reconcile payroll prior to transmission and validate confirmed reports.
Maintain payroll control records
Provide guidance to the team on payroll processing, tax laws, garnishments, system issues and general troubleshooting in payroll.
Assist with mentoring of payroll specialists and as a backup for their duties.
Work with the team to research and respond to escalated employee inquiries.
Authorizes, reviews, and prepare complex payroll transactions.
Assist with final payroll check calculation review
Perform adhoc projects as needed
Assist in month/quarter/year-end close
Completes verification of employment verifications, garnishments, and EDD notices as needed.
Provide support to managers and employees with Workday’s time tracking and absence modules
Back up for payroll transmit.
Exemplifies professionalism

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, prescriptions, dental and vision plans
401(k) plan with a discretionary company match
Shareholder Purchase and Reinvestment Plan
Basic life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance premium paid by the company
Voluntary supplemental life insurance for employees, spouses and dependent children
Fertility and Family Building Benefits
Paid Disability benefits
Paid time off programs
11 Company paid holidays per year
Flexible spending account
Health savings account (available to High Deductible Health Plan participants only)
Employee Assistance Program
Educational Assistance Program
Voluntary benefits, such as Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance and Accident Insurance
Title insurance policies and certain escrow services for the employee’s primary personal residence at no charge
Transportation benefit plan for mass transit, parking and vanpool, in several markets