Payroll Specialist

Johnson Brothers Liquor Company; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off (PTO)

Paid parental leave

Short/long-term disability

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Job summary

Johnson Brothers Liquor Company in Saint Paul, MN, is seeking a Payroll Specialist to support accurate, timely payroll processing for a multi-state workforce using Workday. You will audit timekeeping records, manage garnishments, and assist with year-end activities while partnering with HR, Finance, and managers.

The role requires at least 3 years of payroll experience, an associate degree, strong analytical and communication skills, and a commitment to regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, HR, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years payroll processing experience; multi-state payroll experience preferred.
• Experience with payroll systems and reporting tools; Workday experience preferred.
• Knowledge of garnishments, tax levies, and wage attachments.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills; able to handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll transactions accurately and timely for all employees.
• Review time sheets and audit timekeeping for accuracy.
• Generate and analyze payroll reports in Workday.
• Audit payroll processes to identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Manage garnishments and year-end payroll activities.
• Ensure compliance with payroll regulations.

Skills

Payroll processing

Timekeeping audits

Garnishments handling

Regulatory compliance

Attention to detail

Communication

Confidentiality

Education

Associate degree in Accounting/Finance/HR/Business Admin

Tools

Workday

Excel

Job description

Looking for a rewarding career? Johnson Brothers is a leading family-owned distributor of wine, spirits, and beer, delivering exceptional service since 1953. We proudly represent the world’s top beverage brands and are committed to excellence, innovation, and growth. Johnson Brothers offers exciting opportunities in a variety of areas. The Payroll Specialist is responsible for supporting accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing for a multi-state workforce. This role performs payroll audits, reviews timekeeping records, reconciles payroll data, administers garnishments, and assists with payroll tax and year-end activities. The Payroll Specialist partners closely with Human Resources, Finance, managers, and employees to ensure payroll accuracy, regulatory compliance, and exceptional customer service.

Job Description:

• Process payroll transactions accurately and timely for all employees.
• Review employee time sheets and audit timekeeping records to ensure payroll accuracy and compliance with company policies.
• Generate, review, and analyze payroll-related reports in Workday.
• Audit payroll transactions and payroll processes to identify, investigate, and resolve discrepancies.
• Support the processing and validation of weekly and bi-weekly payroll cycles.
• Partner with Human Resources on payroll-related activities, including leave administration, benefits processing, and time-tracking audits.
• Manage wage attachments and garnishments, including child support orders, tax levies, agency correspondence, system setup, payment processing, and employee communications.
• Monitor and respond to payroll inbox inquiries, providing timely and professional support to employees and managers.
• Assist with year-end payroll activities, including W-2 preparation, reconciliations, audits, and regulatory reporting.
• Reconcile payroll taxes and assist with payroll tax filings and related audits.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations and company policies.
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships with employees, managers, and business partners.
• Assist with State Agency tax notices
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of payroll processing experience; multi-state payroll experience preferred.
• Experience with payroll systems and reporting tools; Workday experience preferred.
• Experience reviewing timekeeping records, payroll audits, and payroll reconciliation processes.
• Knowledge of weekly and bi-weekly payroll processing practices.
• Working knowledge of garnishments, child support orders, federal and state levies, and wage attachments.
• Knowledge of payroll tax regulations, filings, and reconciliation processes.
• Basic knowledge of union agreements and payroll administration.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications

The expected pay range for this role is $50,000 - $70,000.

Pay is based on several factors including, but not limited to, labor markets, education, candidate experience, certifications, etc.

Johnson Brothers offers eligible team members and their dependents comprehensive health benefits and programs, which include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, health savings and flexible spending accounts.

Other benefits for eligible team members include 401(k) with an employer match, short term disability coverage, company-paid long term disability insurance, generous paid time off (PTO) plans and paid parental leave.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Johnson Brothers is committed to providing equal employment opportunity and equal treatment in employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender/gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, military status or any other basis in protected by applicable federal, state and local law.

Johnson Brothers makes employment decisions based solely on the basis of qualifications for the job.

Johnson Brothers is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fair treatment and hiring based on qualifications.

We prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, military status, or any other protected status under applicable laws.

Worker Sub-Type: Regular Time Type: Full time

Johnson Brothers is a third-generation, family-owned wine, beer, and spirits distributor founded in 1953 by Lynn Johnson in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Guided by its founding values of work ethic, teamwork, excellence, innovation, passion, and integrity, the company partners with top-tier suppliers to deliver a world-class portfolio and exceptional service to customers across 25 states.

The company was recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s Most Trustworthy Companies for three consecutive years (2023–2025).

Learn more at johnsonbrothers.com | LinkedIn | Instagram.