Payroll Specialist

Vessco Water - Chanhassen, MN

Full-time - Senior

Chanhassen, MN

About the position

We are seeking a meticulous and detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing all aspects of payroll processing, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely execution. This role requires in-depth payroll knowledge and the ability to collaborate effectively with various teams within the company.

Responsibilities

• Manage the entire payroll process and all related activities for several payroll groups within the company.
• Work with managers and Controllers on payroll items for each pay period.
• Audit timesheets to ensure proper wage distribution.
• Ensure accurate and timely payment disbursement to employees.
• Audit taxation and garnishment deductions for accuracy and compliance.
• Complete Verification of Employment requests.
• Generate and analyze payroll reports for accuracy and compliance with regulations.
• Serve as a resource to other divisions processing payroll independently.
• Research, analyze, and resolve payroll issues and discrepancies, reporting to management as needed.
• Register with tax agencies as needed to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Act as the main point of contact for tax agencies.
• Collaborate with Group HR, Accounting, Finance, and other divisions as needed.
• Conduct regular reconciliation of payroll data to identify and rectify discrepancies.
• Audit benefit and 401k deductions, troubleshooting as necessary.
• Address employee queries related to deductions promptly and professionally.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• 8+ years processing payroll in a complex system
• In-depth knowledge of payroll processing and compliance standards
• Knowledge of multi-state payroll
• Willingness to obtain and maintain relevant certification(s)
• Proficient in payroll software and MS Office Suite, with advanced Excel skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to handle sensitive information confidentially
• Ability to work under tight deadlines
• Thorough and proactive work ethic
• Ability to work independently with minimal oversight.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience working in a dispersed and complex team environment
• Success in previous work settings with lack of standardization
• Previous experience in a high growth environment
• Progressive additional education in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or related field
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) designation
• Experience processing payroll in UKG.