Sr. Payroll Specialist

Old Republic Title; Minnetonka (MN); Hybrid; USD 43,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Shareholder Purchase Plan

Basic life insurance

Paid time off

Holidays

Educational assistance

Job summary

Old Republic Title in Minnetonka, MN is seeking a payroll professional to join a hybrid office with 2 in‑office days per week. You will lead US multi‑state payroll processing for exempt and non‑exempt employees and support reconciliation and close processes.

The role requires 5–7 years of payroll experience, deep knowledge of wage and hour laws, garnishments, taxability, and proficiency in UKG, Workday, and Excel. CPP/FPC preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• UKG and Workday payroll systems expertise.
• Advanced Excel skills including VLOOKUP, pivot tables and formulas.
• Ability to perform in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Associate degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-state payroll processes for US non-exempt and exempt employees.
• Process payroll for up to 500 employees.
• Reconcile payroll prior to transmission and validate reports.
• Maintain payroll control records.
• Provide guidance on payroll processing, tax laws, garnishments, system issues and general troubleshooting in payroll.
• Assist with mentoring of payroll specialists and as backup for their duties.
• Work with the team to research and respond to escalated employee inquiries.
• Authorizes, reviews, and prepare complex payroll transactions.
• Assist with final payroll check calculation review.
• Perform adhoc projects as needed.
• Assist in month/quarter/year-end close.
• Completes verification of employment verifications, garnishments, and EDD notices as needed.
• Provide support to managers and employees with Workday’s time tracking and absence modules.
• Back up for payroll transmit.
• Exemplifies professionalism.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and attention to detail.

Skills

Fast-paced environment

Education

Associate degree

Tools

UKG

Workday

Excel

Job description

Job Description

Candidates must be located near our Minnetonka, MN office as the role is hybrid with 2 days a week in office.

Summary

Process payroll transactions. Perform data entry and accounting services. 5-7 years payroll processing experience required. Extensive payroll experience in a fast-paced, multi-state, demanding environment is needed. Comprehensive knowledge of wage and hour laws, garnishment laws, and taxability of wages. CPP or FPC preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily, biweekly, and special payroll processes for multi-state payroll for Us non-exempt and exempt employees.
• Process payroll for up to 500* employees
• Reconcile payroll prior to transmission and validate confirmed reports.
• Maintain payroll control records
• Provide guidance to the team on payroll processing, tax laws, garnishments, system issues and general troubleshooting in payroll.
• Assist with mentoring of payroll specialists and as a backup for their duties.
• Work with the team to research and respond to escalated employee inquiries.
• Authorizes, reviews, and prepare complex payroll transactions.
• Assist with final payroll check calculation review
• Perform adhoc projects as needed
• Assist in month/quarter/year-end close
• Completes verification of employment verifications, garnishments, and EDD notices as needed.
• Provide support to managers and employees with Workday’s time tracking and absence modules
• Back up for payroll transmit.
• Exemplifies professionalism
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and attention to detail

Knowledge And Skills Required To Be Successful

• UKG
• Workday
• High proficient in excel (vlooks, pivot tables, and formulas)
• Ability to work in a fast paced and high volume environment.
• Associate degree preferred

#Minnetonka #Payroll

The estimated pay range stated represents the typical pay range for this position or similarly employed employees or employees performing substantially similar work. Factors which may be used to determine the actual pay rate may include, but are not limited to, education, training or experience; seniority; merit and work performance; quantity or quality of production; regional differences in compensation; differences in local minimum wages, or ability and effort.

Position's Pay Range

$31.00 - $36.00

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescriptions, dental and vision plans
• 401(k) plan with a discretionary company match
• Shareholder Purchase and Reinvestment Plan
• Basic life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance premium paid by the company
• Voluntary supplemental life insurance for employees, spouses and dependent children
• Fertility and Family Building Benefits
• Paid Disability benefits
• Paid time off programs
• 11 Company paid holidays per year
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account (available to High Deductible Health Plan participants only)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Educational Assistance Program
• Voluntary benefits, such as Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance and Accident Insurance
• Title insurance policies and certain escrow services for the employee’s primary personal residence at no charge
• Transportation benefit plan for mass transit, parking and vanpool, in several markets

Old Republic Title is an Equal Opportunity Employer