Sr. Payroll Specialist

Knobelsdorff Enterprises•Goodhue, MN

4d•$100,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Payroll and Benefits Manager, the Sr. Payroll Specialist is a key contributor within the Payroll and Benefit team. The ideal candidate brings extensive experience with multi-state payroll, prevailing wages, and payroll system implementations. This candidate enjoys being a go-to resource for both the team and the business.

Requirements

Master’s degree or bachelor’s degree; CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) preferred
10+ years of hands-on payroll experience, ideally in construction or complex multi-state environments
Direct experience with prevailing wage payroll and compliance reporting
Strong attention to detail and pride in delivering accurate, high-quality work
Experience supporting payroll implementations or system conversions
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-accountability environment
Team-first mindset with a collaborative, flexible approach
A clear understanding of payroll confidentiality and data sensitivity

Nice To Haves

CPP (Certified Payroll Professional)

Responsibilities

Own and execute complex payroll processes with accuracy, timeliness, and confidence
Manage multi-state payroll and prevailing wage requirements, including compliance and reporting
Work directly with LCP Tracker and other compliance tools
Support payroll system implementations, upgrades, and ongoing process improvements
Act as a mentor and trusted resource for payroll team members
Safeguard sensitive payroll and employee data with professionalism and discretion
Partner cross-functionally with HR, Finance, and Operations to keep things running smoothly
Adapt quickly, juggle priorities, and step in wherever help is needed