People Operations Specialist

Ergodyne; Minneapolis, Saint Paul (MN, MN); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ergodyne in Minneapolis is seeking a People Operations Specialist to focus on payroll and benefits administration while supporting broader HR functions. The role requires 3+ years in People Operations, a bachelor’s degree, and experience with HRIS/payroll systems, preferably Paylocity.

Hybrid work model with in-office Mondays through Thursdays and remote Fridays. You will manage end-to-end payroll, benefits enrollment, HR reporting, compliance, and audits, while collaborating across departments

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in People Operations, with demonstrated experience in payroll and benefits administration.
• Experience with an HRIS/payroll system; Paylocity experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own and administer end-to-end semi-monthly payroll processing for hourly and salaried employees across multiple states.
• Review payroll for accuracy including earnings, deductions, taxes, benefit deductions, reimbursements and changes.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and update the HRIS (Paylocity).
• Prepare and distribute recurring payroll reports and assist with reconciliations and audits.
• Support year-end payroll activities including W-2 processing and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll requirements and advise as needed.
• Support open enrollment and ongoing employee benefit enrollment changes.
• Administer leave programs, accommodations, return-to-work processes, and related communications.
• Manage retirement programs enrollments, contributions, loans, distributions, and audits.
• Act as a generalist supporting recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, and HR reporting as needed.
• Assist with HRIS updates, system improvements, and testing.
• Contribute to compensation review and merit increase processes.

Skills

Payroll processing

Benefits administration

HRIS administration

Payroll auditing

Reporting & analytics

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related

Tools

Paylocity

Job description

Reporting to the Associate Director of People Operations, the People Operations Specialist will have a primary focus on payroll and benefits administration, while also supporting a broad range of HR functions including reporting and reoccurring audits, compensation, compliance, HRIS administration, and other People Operations initiatives.

We require employees to be present in the office Monday-Thursday and offer flexibility to WFH on Fridays.

You have already accomplished (required):

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource, Business Administration or related
• 3+ years of experience in People Operations, with demonstrated experience in payroll and benefits administration.
• Experience working with an HRIS/payroll system. Bonus points for Paylocity experience.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage highly confidential information.

What YOU are good at:

• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively across departments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

What WE are good at:

• Working Hard. Playing Hard. Living Tenaciously
• Making well-crafted, innovative, high-function products that Make The Workplace A Betterplace™
• Being distinctively and disruptively creative from bow to stern
• Endeavoring to be fair-minded, transparent and positive in all we say and do

Key Job Duties

Payroll Processing and Benefits Administration (Primary Focus – 60%)

• Own and administer end-to-end semi-monthly payroll processing for hourly and salaried employees, ensuring accuracy and timeliness for a multi-state workforce.
• Review payroll for accuracy, including earnings, deductions, state taxes, benefit deductions, reimbursements, expense allowances, and other payroll-related changes.
• Maintain accurate employee payroll records and ensure changes are entered timely into the HRIS (Paylocity).
• Prepare and distribute recurring payroll reports and assist with payroll-related reconciliations and audits.
• Support year-end payroll activities, including W-2 processing and required reporting.
• Maintain knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll requirements and partner with the Associate Director of People Operations and external resources as needed to ensure compliance.
• Support annual open enrollment and ongoing employee benefit enrollment changes and inquiries.
• Administer employee leave programs, accommodations, return-to-work processes, and leave-related communications.
• Manage administration of retirement programs, including employee enrollments, contributions, loans, distributions, compliance testing, and audits.

HRIS Administration/Compensation/HR Reporting & Auditing (40%)

• Act as a true generalist and support other disciplines of HR as needed such as recruiting/onboarding, employee relations, career development, training & development
• Support HRIS (Paylocity) updates, system enhancements, testing, and process improvements.
• Assist with annual compensation review and merit increase processes, data validation, reporting, and employee/manager communications.
• Assist with compliance-related annual reporting and audits.