Payroll Specialist

Jobtailor; Golden Valley (MN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Minnesota seeks a Payroll Specialist to support processing payrolls and related workflows. You will oversee payroll workflows, handle special payrolls, and manage garnishments while filling in for vacant positions and training new staff. The role emphasizes proposing improvements and solving payroll issues.

The ideal candidate has 1–5 years of related experience, strong communication, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. Familiarity with Great Plains and Mfiles is a plus.

Qualifications

• 2-year degree in accounting preferred but not required.
• 1-5 years of job-related experience.
• Experience working with Microsoft Office.
• Experience working with Great Plains and Mfiles preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with processing payroll and workflows.
• Oversee payroll workflows as assigned.
• Process special payrolls and manage garnishments.
• Fill in for vacated positions and assist in training new staff.
• Propose and implement process improvements.
• Troubleshoot payroll processing issues.

Skills

Payroll processing

Garnishment management

Workflow management

Process improvement

Troubleshooting

Excellent communication

Team collaboration

Training and mentoring

Education

Associate degree in accounting

Tools

Microsoft Office

Great Plains

Mfiles

Job description

• Assist with processing payroll and workflows
• Oversee payroll workflows as assigned
• Process special payrolls and manage garnishments
• Fill in for vacated positions and assist in training new staff
• Propose and implement process improvements
• Troubleshoot payroll processing issues

Requirements

• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Proficiency in spoken and written English communication
• Education: a 2 year degree in accounting is preferred but not required
• Must have 1-5 years of job-related experience.
• Experience working with Microsoft Office.
• Experience working with Great Plains and Mfiles preferred
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and have an acceptable driving record as determined by Orion Associates policy.
• Successful clearance of a Department of Human Services background study

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in payroll processing, including managing workflows, troubleshooting issues, and implementing process improvements. Proficient in communication and collaboration, with experience in training staff and handling payroll-related tasks.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Payroll Processing
• Process Improvement
• Microsoft Office
• Great Plains
• Mfiles

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Payroll Processing
• Garnishment Management
• Workflow Management
• Process Improvement
• Troubleshooting

Soft Skills

• Excellent Communication
• Team Collaboration
• Training and Mentoring

Certifications & Qualifications

• Valid Driver’s License

Industry Keywords

• Department of Human Services Background Study
• Accounting

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Office
• Great Plains
• Mfiles