Payroll Analyst – Hybrid (Multi-State & Audit Focus)

THE RIGHT STAFF; Circle Pines (MN); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid schedule

Location flexibility

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

The RIGHT STAFF is seeking a Payroll Analyst for a hybrid role in Blaine, MN or Boise, ID. You will manage biweekly, semi-monthly, and monthly payroll cycles, ensure accurate earnings, deductions, taxes, and garnishments, and resolve discrepancies with Sales and Finance.

Responsibilities include payroll system oversight (Dayforce), multi-state tax compliance, and supporting audits. You’ll deliver reporting, assist with 401(k) audits, and serve HR and Finance with confidentiality and

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of payroll experience in a mid-sized or large organization.
• Experience administering multiple payroll schedules including commissions.
• Knowledge of multi-state payroll processing and tax compliance.
• Experience with 401(k) audits and payroll reconciliations is desirable.
• Advanced Excel skills and data analysis abilities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate biweekly, semi-monthly, and monthly payroll processing with accuracy.
• Review commission payments with Sales/Finance to resolve discrepancies.
• Oversee payroll system activities and assist with enhancements.
• Support tax compliance, wage/hour requirements, and filings.
• Prepare reports, reconcile accounts, and assist with audits.
• Respond to employee pay inquiries with professionalism and confidentiality.

Skills

Payroll processing

Excel

Pivot Tables

VLOOKUP

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Discretion with confidential info

Problem-solving

Customer service

Tools

Dayforce

Payroll systems

Audit support tools

Job description

The RIGHT STAFF is seeking a Payroll Analyst for a hybrid role in Blaine, MN or Boise, ID. You will manage biweekly, semi-monthly, and monthly payroll cycles, ensure accurate earnings, deductions, taxes, and garnishments, and resolve discrepancies with Sales and Finance.

Responsibilities include payroll system oversight (Dayforce), multi-state tax compliance, and supporting audits. You’ll deliver reporting, assist with 401(k) audits, and serve HR and Finance with confidentiality and