Payroll Specialist

We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to support a non-profit organization in Minneapolis, Minnesota through a Contract assignment. This position is ideal for someone who brings accuracy, strong service orientation, and confidence managing payroll operations in a fast-paced environment. The role will focus on timely payroll administration, timekeeping review, reporting support, and responsive assistance to employees and internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities:
• Administer bi-weekly payroll for a workforce of approximately 400 employees, covering hourly, salaried, exempt, and union populations while escalating complex matters when needed.
• Review employee time records for accuracy, investigate inconsistencies, and follow up to ensure corrections are completed in a timely manner.
• Prepare and refine payroll and project-related reports within the organization's systems, making formatting and data adjustments to meet business needs.
• Carry out recurring daily payroll activities efficiently while adapting priorities to changing workload demands.
• Support payroll-related record maintenance, including items such as deductions, garnishments, and other employee pay adjustments.
• Respond to employee and manager questions regarding payroll matters with professionalism, clarity, and a customer-focused approach.
• Partner with internal teams to help coordinate administrative or logistical support for organizational events when requested.• Previous payroll experience handling end-to-end processing in a complex environment.
• Background supporting union payroll and interpreting rules across multiple bargaining groups.
• Proficiency with payroll and HRIS platforms, including systems such as ADP Workforce Now, UKG Pro, or UKG Ready.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills with the ability to organize, analyze, and customize payroll data and reports.
• Experience reviewing timecards and resolving payroll discrepancies with a high level of accuracy.
• Knowledge of payroll elements such as garnishments, deductions, and bi-weekly processing practices.
• Excellent communication, organization, and customer service skills.