HRIS, Payroll & Benefits Manager

Forsman Farms Inc; Minnesota; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Forsman Farms Inc is seeking an HRIS, Payroll & Benefits Manager responsible for leading HRIS strategy and payroll processing across multiple sites. The ideal candidate will enhance system functionalities and ensure compliance in payroll and benefits administration.

With over 3 years of relevant experience, applicants should exhibit strong HRIS capabilities, a thorough understanding of payroll regulations, and the ability to support decision-making through effective data reporting and analytics.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in HRIS, HR operations, payroll, and benefits administration.
• Strong HRIS experience including system configuration, reporting, analytics.
• Understanding of payroll and compliance laws (ACA, FMLA, COBRA).

Responsibilities

• Lead HRIS strategy and system optimization.
• Manage multi-site payroll processing efficiently.
• Design and maintain HRIS reports and dashboards.

Skills

HRIS systems management

Payroll processing

Benefits administration

Data integrity

Analytical skills

Tools

Excel

Job description

The HRIS, Payroll & Benefits Manager leads the company’s HRIS strategy, configuration, reporting, and system optimization efforts in partnership with internal leaders and external vendors. This role is responsible for improving system functionality, driving data integrity, and expanding reporting and analytics capabilities that support better workforce decision-making.

In addition, this role oversees payroll and benefits operations across multiple sites, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant processing. The ideal candidate brings strong HRIS experience and systems thinking, with working knowledge of payroll and benefits processes.

HRIS Leadership & System Support

• Serve as the primary HRIS partner across HR, Operations, Finance, IT, and vendor teams.
• Lead system configuration, workflows, security roles, and ongoing HRIS optimization efforts.
• Support HRIS upgrades, integrations, testing, and enhancements.
• Drive data integrity through audits, validation, and standardized processes.
• Identify opportunities for automation, process improvement, and system efficiencies.
• Ensure HRIS tools effectively support HR functions including onboarding, timekeeping, benefits, and payroll processes.

Payroll & Benefits Administration

• Process multi-site payroll processing ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with applicable regulations.
• Administer employee benefits programs including medical, dental, vision, retirement, leave programs, and related processes.
• Lead open enrollment, benefits changes, reconciliations, and vendor coordination.
• Ensure compliance with payroll and benefits regulations.
• Partner with HR and Finance on payroll audits, reporting, reconciliations, and year-end activities.
• Serve as a resource for payroll and benefits questions from employees and leaders.

Reporting & Analytics

• Design and maintain HRIS reports and dashboards related to workforce, payroll, benefits, and labor trends.
• Provide actionable insights to HR and Operations leaders to support decision-making.
• Deliver recurring and ad hoc reporting for leadership, compliance, and operational needs.
• Maintain and update HR SharePoint resources for leaders, ensuring content is accurate, accessible and aligned with current processes, policies and tools.

Training & Support

• Provide HRIS and payroll system training for managers, supervisors, and employees.
• Develop user guides, documentation, and process resources to support system adoption.
• Troubleshoot system issues and provide end-user support across the organization.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in HRIS, HR operations, payroll, and benefits administration.
• Strong HRIS experience including system configuration, reporting, analytics, or system support required.
• Working knowledge of payroll and benefits processes.
• Understanding of payroll and benefits compliance (ACA, FMLA, COBRA, wage and hour laws).
• Strong analytical skills with advanced Excel and reporting capability.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external vendors.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.