Payroll, Benefits & Compensation Specialist

Talon Metals Corp.; Tamarack (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Talon Metals Corp. in Tamarack, Minnesota, seeks a Payroll & Benefits Specialist to manage US payroll, benefits, leaves, and workers’ compensation for a multi-state workforce.

You will analyze compensation, administer merit increases, and coordinate with HR, Finance, providers, and employees to ensure accurate, confidential processing and strong controls. The role emphasizes reliability, discretion, and compliance while supporting open enrollment, reporting, and audit activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, business, accounting, finance, or related field.
• 3–5 years of payroll, benefits, compensation, or HR administration experience.
• Multi-state U.S. payroll experience preferred.
• Experience using payroll, HRIS, timekeeping, and/or benefit administration systems.

Responsibilities

• Administer weekly and multi-state U.S. payroll cycles.
• Process payroll changes and benefit elections.
• Review time and attendance and resolve discrepancies.
• Support year-end payroll activities including W-2 review.
• Coordinate with payroll providers and internal stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and documentation.
• Administer compensation analyses and merit increases.
• Oversee benefits administration and open enrollment.

Skills

Numerical & analytical skills

Attention to detail

Service-oriented

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR, business, accounting, finance, or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Excel

HRIS/Payroll systems

Timekeeping systems

Job description

Talon Metals Corp. in Tamarack, Minnesota, seeks a Payroll & Benefits Specialist to manage US payroll, benefits, leaves, and workers’ compensation for a multi-state workforce.

You will analyze compensation, administer merit increases, and coordinate with HR, Finance, providers, and employees to ensure accurate, confidential processing and strong controls. The role emphasizes reliability, discretion, and compliance while supporting open enrollment, reporting, and audit activities.