Total Rewards & Payroll Specialist

Geronimo Power, LLC; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition assistance and professional发展

Employee assistance program (EAP) and 

Wellness resources

Pet insurance and employee discounts

Job summary

Geronimo Power, LLC is seeking a Total Rewards Specialist to administer payroll, benefits, leave, compensation, and wellness programs. You will serve as a trusted resource to employees and leaders, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and a positive employee experience.

The role requires 3–5 years of relevant experience, strong analytical skills, and proficiency with Excel and HRIS systems. You will partner with HR, Finance, Legal, managers, brokers, carriers, and vendors in a multi-state setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, business administration or related field; equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years experience in Total Rewards, payroll, benefits, or leave administration.
• Experience administering benefits and leave programs; payroll knowledge a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills including advanced Excel.
• Ability to interpret policies and translate requirements into administration.
• Excellent organization, communication, and handling confidential information.
• Multi-state payroll experience and vendor management preferred.
• Professional certifications (CCP/CEBS/PHR/SHRM) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process biweekly payroll accurately, including bonuses and deductions.
• Review payroll inputs for hires, terminations, changes; reconcile with Finance.
• Administer health, retirement, voluntary benefits, and wellness programs.
• Support Open Enrollment with testing, audits, and reporting.
• Administer leaves (FMLA, ADA, state/local) and return-to-work tracking.
• Support annual compensation planning and maintain salary structures.
• Prepare Total Rewards reports and analytics; identify trends.
• Maintain HRIS data and support budgeting, audits, and filings.
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, Legal, brokers, carriers, and vendors to resolve issues and improve workflows.
• Maintain procedures, records, and confidential employee communications.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

HRIS systems

Job description

Geronimo Power, LLC is seeking a Total Rewards Specialist to administer payroll, benefits, leave, compensation, and wellness programs. You will serve as a trusted resource to employees and leaders, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and a positive employee experience.

The role requires 3–5 years of relevant experience, strong analytical skills, and proficiency with Excel and HRIS systems. You will partner with HR, Finance, Legal, managers, brokers, carriers, and vendors in a multi-state setting.