Payroll and Benefits Specialist

DCM Services; BLOOMINGTON (MN); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

DCM Services, LLC | Bloomington, MN (Hybrid) is seeking a Payroll & Benefits Specialist to manage multi-state payroll and benefits administration. You will work with a Payroll & Benefits Manager to master payroll, benefits, and HRIS systems across 550+ employees.

Ideal candidates have 2-3 years of payroll experience, strong Excel skills, and familiarity with HRIS platforms (Paylocity preferred). This full-time role offers bonus eligibility and a hybrid work arrangement.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of payroll administration experience.
• Strong understanding of payroll fundamentals and wage & hour regulations.
• Proficiency with HRIS Paylocity.
• Advanced Excel and MS Office skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to meet strict deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly and semi-monthly multi-state payroll, including salaries, bonuses, deductions, garnishments, and taxes.
• Manage payroll updates for new hires, terminations, and pay changes with precision.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour laws across multiple jurisdictions.
• Prepare payroll reports and support audits.
• Respond to employee payroll inquiries with professionalism and accuracy.
• Assist employees with benefits enrollment, changes, and questions.
• Process benefits changes in the HRIS system for payroll integration.

Skills

Payroll administration

HRIS (Paylocity)

Excel

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, HR, or related field

Tools

Paylocity

MS Office

Job description

About this position

Description:

Payroll & Benefits Specialist

DCM Services, LLC | Bloomington, MN (Hybrid)

Full-Time, Exempt | Bonus Eligible

About the Opportunity

Ready to take your payroll career to the next level? DCM Services is looking for a detail-oriented Payroll & Benefits Specialist who wants to grow with a dynamic, multi-state organization. You'll work directly with an experienced Payroll & Benefits Manager who will mentor you as you master the complexities of multi-state payroll, benefits administration, and HRIS systems.

This isn't just processing paychecks—it's ensuring 550+ employees across multiple states get paid accurately and on time, while supporting their benefits needs and maintaining compliance across multiple jurisdictions. If you want real responsibility with strong support, this is your opportunity.

What You’ll Do

Payroll Operations (70%)

• Process bi-weekly and semi-monthly payroll for multi-state operations, including salaries, bonuses, benefits deductions, garnishments, and taxes
• Manage payroll updates for new hires, terminations, and pay changes with precision and timeliness
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour laws across multiple jurisdictions
• Prepare payroll reports and support internal and external audits
• Respond to employee payroll inquiries with professionalism and accuracy

Benefits Administration (30%)

• Assist employees with benefits enrollment, changes, and questions
• Verify insurance billing and maintain accurate benefits records
• Support open enrollment processes and benefits communication
• Process benefits changes in the HRIS system for seamless payroll integration
• Help prepare required benefits notices and compliance reporting

Requirements:

What You Bring

Required:

• 2-3 years of payroll administration experience
• Strong understanding of payroll fundamentals and wage & hour regulations
• Proficiency with HRIS platforms (Paylocity experience is a plus!)
• Advanced Excel skills and comfort with the MS Office suite
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to meet strict deadlines
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to maintain strict confidentiality
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Preferred:

• Exposure to multi-state payroll
• Benefits administration experience
• Bachelor's degree in Business, HR, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Understanding of 401(k), FSA, and other benefit plans

Work Location & Arrangement

Ideal: Hybrid in Bloomington, MN with 1-2 days per week in office
Also Considering: Fully remote candidates located in MN, VA, SC, FL, TN, or AZ

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