Multi-State Payroll & Benefits Specialist

Dahl Consulting; Waite Park (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Health benefits package

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) with company match

Wellness program

Job summary

Dahl Consulting is partnering with a beverage distribution and manufacturing organization to fill a Payroll and Benefits Administrator role in Waite Park, MN. The position focuses on accurate payroll processing for 600–750 employees across MN, WI, and FL, with secondary duties in benefits administration and employee support.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in payroll, HRIS, and benefits with strong accuracy and confidentiality, plus UKG payroll experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years of payroll administration experience.
• Experience processing payroll for a large employee population.
• Knowledge of multi-state payroll practices and regulations.
• Experience maintaining employee records in HRIS.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and confidentiality.
• Excellent customer service, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
• Knowledge of payroll compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll accurately and on time for 600–750 employees across multiple states.
• Maintain payroll records, verify timekeeping data, and reconcile deductions and earnings.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations across multiple states.
• Respond to employee payroll inquiries and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain HRIS data accuracy and integrity.
• Troubleshoot HRIS-related issues and coordinate with stakeholders and vendors.
• Generate standard and ad hoc payroll reports for HR and operations.
• Administer employee benefits programs including enrollment and changes.
• Support annual open enrollment activities and benefits communications.
• Coordinate with benefit vendors for timely processing of transactions.
• Prepare and assist with required compliance reporting (W-2s, ACA).
• Audit payroll and benefits data for accuracy and compliance.
• Collaborate with HR and leaders to improve processes and employee experience.

Skills

Payroll administration

HRIS administration

MS Excel

Data confidentiality

Customer service

Regulatory compliance

Multi-state payroll

Education

High school diploma

CPP/PHR/SHRM-CP

Tools

UKG Payroll

Job description

Dahl Consulting is partnering with a beverage distribution and manufacturing organization to fill a Payroll and Benefits Administrator role in Waite Park, MN. The position focuses on accurate payroll processing for 600–750 employees across MN, WI, and FL, with secondary duties in benefits administration and employee support.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in payroll, HRIS, and benefits with strong accuracy and confidentiality, plus UKG payroll experience.