Payroll Specialist

Dahl Consulting - Saint Cloud, MN

Full-time - Entry Level

Remote - Saint Cloud, MN

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Payroll Specialist role at Dahl Consulting involves managing payroll-related documentation for both union and non-union personnel, ensuring timely and accurate processing of employee data, and providing support for payroll inquiries. This position requires collaboration with logistics and HR functions to maintain compliance with applicable regulations and to assist in payroll reporting and tax document reviews.

Responsibilities

• Partner with logistics and HR functions to ensure all payroll-related documentation is obtained and maintained.
• Ensure the timely processing of all employee data and time as entered by employees and approved by management.
• Ensure overall accuracy of payroll-related data processed, abiding by applicable union-related CBAs and state/federal regulations.
• Support all company personnel on payroll-related questions and discrepancies, partnering with HR as necessary.
• Support requested recurring and ad-hoc reporting and distribution of payroll-related data, including employee earnings reports and Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Support the annual review of payroll-related tax documents, including employee W-2 review.
• Responsible for timely and accurate data entry of incoming invoices and processing of outgoing payments.

Requirements

• Associate degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2-5+ years of directly related work experience.
• Strong knowledge of multi-state wage, hour, and tax laws.
• Proficiency with computers and bookkeeping software, specifically Foundation, MS Windows, XP (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Exceptional time management skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and remain motivated and positive.
• Commitment to working efficiently and accurately.
• Ability to exercise diplomacy, judgment, and discretion regarding sensitive or confidential information.