HR Payroll Specialist

HR Payroll Specialist

The Payroll Specialist ensures accurate and compliant payroll operations for Alerus employees. They run end-to-end payroll processing, manage leave administration, and maintain strong relationships with employees, managers, auditors, and government agencies. The Payroll Specialist serves as a key resource for payroll-related inquiries and compliance initiatives.

What You'll Be Doing :

• Process biweekly, monthly, and off-cycle payrolls, ensuring accuracy through audits and reconciliations.
• Maintain payroll data integrity : timesheets, status changes, deductions, earnings, tax rates, and calendars.
• Administer leave programs (FMLA, parental, Worker's Compensation, etc.) and ensure compliance with applicable laws.
• Manage ACH transmissions, garnishments, and tax payments; ensure timely quarterly and year-end filings.
• Coordinate severance, bonus, and special payments in collaboration with HR and Finance.
• Reconcile payroll GL accounts and collaborate with Accounting on reporting and documentation.
• Support offboarding processes, including exit paperwork and benefit notifications.
• Prepare and submit required government reports (EEO-1, VETS, 5500s, unemployment, labor stats).
• Maintain compliance postings and respond to employment verification requests.
• Provide exceptional service to employees regarding payroll, timekeeping, and leave questions.

What You Should Have :

What We Bring To The Table :

Work Environment : Work is typically performed in an office setting. The employee is regularly required to sit for extended periods of time. The employee is occasionally required to move about the office utilizing proper ergonomic safeguards when doing so. Additionally, the employee must occasionally lift or move supplies and materials up to 20 pounds.

Base Pay Range : $26 - $31 per hour

Alerus is an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.