Senior Payroll Architect

City of Minnetonka, MN; Hall (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Minnetonka, MN seeks an experienced Payroll Administrator to manage biweekly and supplemental payrolls, ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and collective bargaining agreements, and maintain payroll records with accuracy.

You will work with HR, Finance, vendors, and external agencies, handle deductions, retirement contributions, and reporting, and provide payroll support to employees and departments with independence under the HR Manager.

Qualifications

• Associate or technical degree in accounting, business administration, human resources, finance, or a closely related field.
• Substantial progressively responsible experience in payroll administration.
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) within one year of hire, if not already obtained.
• Valid driver's license, if required to perform the essential functions.

Responsibilities

• Processes biweekly, special, and supplemental payrolls for City employees.
• Reviews time and payroll information for accuracy; resolves discrepancies.
• Calculates wages, deductions, taxes, benefits, accruals, and other payroll data.
• Prepares payroll reports and reconciliations for accuracy and proper accounting distributions.
• Processes payroll withholdings and remittances to agencies and vendors.
• Maintains employee payroll records and master files.
• Maintains pay/deduction/benefit codes and rates in the HR/payroll system.
• Ensures compliance with collective bargaining agreements and policies.
• Administers retirement contributions and deferred compensation programs.
• Provides payroll guidance and support to employees and departments.
• Handles complex payroll calculations related to changes, CBAs, and leaves.
• Prepares and responds to payroll data requests for audits and reporting.

Skills

Payroll administration

Regulatory compliance

Financial reporting

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Associate/Technical degree

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

Payroll software

Timekeeping systems

Job description

The City of Minnetonka, MN seeks an experienced Payroll Administrator to manage biweekly and supplemental payrolls, ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and collective bargaining agreements, and maintain payroll records with accuracy.

You will work with HR, Finance, vendors, and external agencies, handle deductions, retirement contributions, and reporting, and provide payroll support to employees and departments with independence under the HR Manager.