Multi-State Payroll Specialist — Compliance & Insights

Johnson Brothers; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off (PTO)

Parental leave

Job summary

Johnson Brothers, a leading family-owned distributor of wine, spirits, and beer, seeks a Payroll Specialist to manage accurate, compliant payroll for a multi-state workforce. You will audit timekeeping, handle garnishments, and collaborate with HR, Finance, and managers to ensure payroll accuracy and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include processing payroll transactions, generating reports in Workday, year-end tasks like W-2s, and maintaining positive relations with employees.

Qualifications

• Associate degree preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of payroll processing experience.
• Multi-state payroll experience preferred.
• Experience with payroll systems and reporting tools;Workday experience preferred.
• Knowledge of weekly and bi-weekly payroll processing practices.
• Garnishments, child support orders, federal/state levies, and wage attachments knowledge.
• Payroll tax regulations, filings, and reconciliation processes.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll transactions accurately and timely for all employees.
• Review time sheets and audit timekeeping records for accuracy and compliance.
• Generate, review, and analyze payroll reports (Workday).
• Audit payroll transactions and processes to identify discrepancies.
• Support weekly and bi-weekly payroll cycles.
• Coordinate with HR on leave, benefits, and time-tracking audits.
• Manage wage attachments and garnishments; communicate with employees.
• Respond to payroll inquiries from employees and managers.
• Assist with year-end payroll activities, including W-2s and regulatory reporting.
• Reconcile payroll taxes and assist with related filings.

Skills

Payroll processing

Workday experience

Timekeeping audits

Garnishments

Payroll regulations

Analytical skills

Confidentiality

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Education

Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Workday

Excel

Job description

Johnson Brothers, a leading family-owned distributor of wine, spirits, and beer, seeks a Payroll Specialist to manage accurate, compliant payroll for a multi-state workforce. You will audit timekeeping, handle garnishments, and collaborate with HR, Finance, and managers to ensure payroll accuracy and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include processing payroll transactions, generating reports in Workday, year-end tasks like W-2s, and maintaining positive relations with employees.