Human Resources - Payroll Analyst

Western Power Sports; Blaine (MN); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Power Sports seeks a Payroll Analyst to manage multi-cycle payrolls, commissions, and tax compliance in a hybrid office setting in Minnesota. The role supports HRIS upgrades, audits, and analytics while upholding confidentiality and accuracy in payroll processing.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of payroll experience, strong Excel and data analysis skills, and a proven track record in compliance with wage and hour laws. This position offers a hybrid work arrangement.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years payroll experience in a mid-size or large organization.
• Experience processing biweekly, semi-monthly, and monthly payrolls including commissions.
• Hands-on payroll tax reconciliation and multi-state filings.
• Experience with workers’ compensation reporting and audits.
• Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP, pivot tables).
• Strong accuracy, confidentiality, and problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Process biweekly, semi-monthly, and monthly payrolls with precision, including commissions.
• Calculate, validate, and process commission payments; ensure timely payouts.
• Maintain payroll configurations, troubleshoot, support upgrades.
• Prepare wage and premium reports; support annual audits.
• Reconcile 401(k) contributions and assist with audits.
• Ensure compliance with wage-hour laws; maintain payroll records.
• Build payroll reports and dashboards; analyze trends for improvements.
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, Benefits, and Operations.
• Respond to employee pay, deductions, and tax questions.
• Protect payroll data integrity and confidentiality.
• Perform other HR duties as requested.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Payroll processing

Multi-state payroll

Data analysis

Confidentiality

Tools

HRIS systems

Job description

Posted Sunday, August 16, 2026 at 5:00 AM

The Payroll Analyst is responsible for accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing across multiple pay cycles, including biweekly, semi-monthly, and monthly payrolls, as well as commission payments. This role supports payroll operations, payroll tax compliance, audits, reporting, and system optimization.

Duties:

• Multi-Cycle Payroll Processing - Process biweekly, semi-monthly, and monthly payrolls with precision, ensuring accurate earnings, deductions, taxes, garnishments and adjustments.
• Commission Administration - Calculate, validate, and process commission payments; partner with Sales/Finance to ensure correct data and timely payouts.
• Payroll Operations - Maintain payroll configurations, troubleshoot issues, support upgrades, and collaborate with HRIS on workflow improvements.
• Workers’ Compensation Reporting - Prepare and reconcile wage and premium reports; support annual audits and ensure compliance with state requirements.
• 401(k) Audit Support - Reconcile contributions, validate eligibility and match calculations, and partner with Finance and external auditors during annual plan audits.
• Payroll Compliance - Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local wage and hour laws; maintain accurate payroll records and support regulatory filings.
• Reporting & Analytics - Build and maintain payroll reports, dashboards, and reconciliations; analyze trends and identify process improvements.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration - Work closely with HR, Finance, Benefits, and Operations to resolve payroll issues and support business initiatives.
• Employee Support - Provide timely, accurate responses to employee questions regarding pay, deductions, timekeeping, and tax forms.
• Maintain employee confidence and protect payroll operations by keeping information confidential.
• Perform other human resources duties as requested.

Education and Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of payroll experience in a mid-size or large organization.
• Experience processing biweekly, semi-monthly, and monthly payrolls, including commissions.
• Hands-on experience with payroll tax reconciliation, multi-state tax requirements, and quarterly/annual filings.
• Demonstrated experience with workers’ compensation reporting and annual audits.
• Experience supporting 401(k) audits, contribution reconciliations, and compliance testing.
• Solid understanding of wage and hour laws, payroll tax concepts, and regulatory compliance.
• Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, reconciliations).
• High level of accuracy, confidentiality, and analytical problem-solving skills.
• Compensation range: 75K-82K

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee may be required to sit for prolonged periods.

Working Conditions:

Normal Office Environment; this role is considered hybrid (3 days in office)

Travel Expectations:

up to 10% overnight travel annually for team meetings and offsite training