Job Title: Payroll Specialist
Location: Plymouth, MN (Hybrid)
Pay Rate: $65k -$75k annually
Internal Job ID: 10057761
Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with commissions and complex payroll processing
• Strong background in multi-state payroll, including hourly, overtime, and shift differentials
• Hands-on UKG knowledge and/or advanced Excel skills
• Ability to see the big picture and understand payroll’s impact on company operations and cost control
• Excellent work ethic, attention to detail, professionalism, and strong communication skills

We are seeking a Payroll Specialist with experience in multi-state payroll, commission processing, and strong technical skills in UKG and Excel. This role will be responsible for managing complex payrolls in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely reporting. The Payroll Specialist will work closely with HR, Finance, and operations teams to support an hourly and salaried workforce across multiple locations.

What You’ll Do:

• Process payroll runs (e.g., semimonthly) including wages, bonuses, overtime, deductions, garnishments, benefits, and commissions
• Manage multi-state payroll, ensuring compliance with state-specific wage and hour requirements
• Audit payroll data for accuracy, reconcile discrepancies, and resolve payroll issues promptly
• Validate commission payments against contracts and production/sales reports
• Support payroll needs for hourly manufacturing employees, including multiple shifts and varying pay codes
• Respond to employee and internal team inquiries with a focus on accuracy and customer service
• Maintain detailed payroll documentation and prepare reports for management and audits
• Utilize UKG for payroll processing and apply advanced Excel skills for reconciliations, GL entries, and ad hoc analysis
• Partner with HR, Finance, and plant leadership to ensure payroll accuracy, compliance, and efficiency across multiple sites