Payroll Analyst

Arrowhead Engineered Products; Blaine (MN); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work (3 days in office)

Job summary

Arrowhead Engineered Products is seeking a Payroll Analyst to manage accurate, timely payroll processing across biweekly, semi‑monthly, and monthly cycles, including commission payments. The role supports payroll tax compliance, audits, reporting, and system optimization.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of payroll experience, advanced Excel skills, and familiarity with wage and hour laws. Hybrid work is offered, and the candidate should reside within driving distance of Blaine, MN (or Boise,

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of payroll experience in a mid-size or large organization.
• Experience processing biweekly, semi-monthly, and monthly payrolls with commissions.
• Hands-on payroll tax reconciliation and multi-state tax filings.
• Experience with workers’ compensation reporting and annual audits.
• Experience supporting 401(k) audits and compliance testing.
• Strong knowledge of wage and hour laws and payroll regulations.
• Advanced Excel skills including VLOOKUP and pivot tables.
• High accuracy, confidentiality, and analytical problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Process multi-cycle payrolls with accuracy for biweekly, semi-monthly, and monthly cycles.
• Calculate and process commission payments with data accuracy.
• Maintain payroll configurations and collaborate with HRIS on improvements.
• Prepare wage and premium reports for workers’ compensation and audits.
• Reconcile 401(k) contributions and assist with annual audits.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour laws.
• Build payroll reports and dashboards; analyze trends for improvements.
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, Benefits, and Operations to resolve issues.
• Respond to employee pay questions with timely, accurate information.

Skills

Payroll processing

Advanced Excel

Regulatory compliance

Analytical skills

Confidentiality

HRIS systems

Tools

HRIS systems

Job description

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.
• The ideal candidate will reside within driving distance of Blaine, MN, or Boise, ID.
• Compensation range: 75K-82K

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