Payroll Specialist

CBI Business Services; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

401(k) plan

Life Insurance

Long Term Disability

FSA

PTO

Job summary

CBI Business Services in Fargo, North Dakota, is seeking a Payroll Specialist to ensure accurate, timely payroll processing and reliable employee support. You will verify time and attendance, maintain payroll records, respond to payroll inquiries, and produce routine reports using payroll and HR software plus Excel, Word, and Outlook.

This onsite role supports a structured workday with regular hours and a focus on compliant, accurate payroll administration.

Qualifications

• Basic computer skills with strong attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Professional customer relations and clear written communication.
• Ability and willingness to learn - Extensive training is provided

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process payroll.
• Verify time and attendance inputs.
• Maintain employee payroll files.
• Respond to payroll-related inquiries.
• Produce routine payroll reports.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer relations

Written communication

Willingness to learn

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Position Summary

The Payroll Specialist ensures accurate, timely payroll processing and dependable employee support. This role safeguards data integrity, maintains payroll records, and helps ensure compliance with applicable requirements.

Key responsibilities include preparing and processing payroll, verifying time and attendance inputs, maintaining employee payroll files, responding to payroll-related inquiries, and producing routine payroll reports.

The Payroll Specialist will use specialized payroll and HR software as well as Microsoft Office tools—particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Required qualifications/skills:

• Basic computer skills with strong attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Professional customer relations and clear written communication
• Ability and willingness to learn - Extensive training is provided

Benefits Package

CBI Business Services offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage; a 401(k) plan; Life Insurance; Long Term Disability; a Flexible Spending Account (FSA); and Paid Time Off (PTO).

Typical Workday

You will begin the morning reviewing payroll calendars and organizing priorities for the week. Throughout the day, you will switch between focused desk work and responsive communication—checking messages, clarifying details with client contacts, and keeping documentation current. You will communicate with clients throughout the day via phone and email. The schedule is onsite in Fargo, Monday–Thursday 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., with a Friday half-day (8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.).