Payroll & Benefits Specialist (Full-Time, Benefits Eligible)

Brown County (MN); New Ulm (MN); Vor Ort; USD 37.000 - 42.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Full-time benefits

Equal opportunity employer

Zusammenfassung

Brown County seeks a dedicated payroll professional to manage the county’s payroll process, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time, with compliant tax calculations and benefits administration.

You will maintain payroll records, assist HR processes, respond to employee inquiries, and support audits while coordinating with Finance, HR, and vendors for accurate reporting and compliance.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Accounting, Finance, or related field; OR Associate’s degree and two years of experience.
• Strong understanding of payroll principles, tax laws, and employment regulations.
• Proficiency in payroll software applications.
• Excellent attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong knowledge of general ledger accounting and reconciliation.

Aufgaben

• Maintain employee payroll, benefits, personnel, and electronic records.
• Process new hires and exiting employee forms; assist HR Director.
• Respond to payroll inquiries and issues; support staff training.
• Coordinate annual open enrollment and benefits administration.
• Administer taxes, payroll liabilities, and benefit deductions.
• Prepare payroll reports and assist with audits.
• Ensure payroll compliance with federal/state laws and regulations.

Kenntnisse

Payroll knowledge

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication

Confidentiality

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Accounting or related field

Associate’s degree + 2 years experience

Tools

Payroll software

Microsoft Office

Jobbeschreibung

Brown County seeks a dedicated payroll professional to manage the county’s payroll process, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time, with compliant tax calculations and benefits administration.

You will maintain payroll records, assist HR processes, respond to employee inquiries, and support audits while coordinating with Finance, HR, and vendors for accurate reporting and compliance.