Payroll Specialist

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Robert Half is partnering with a large organization to look for a Payroll Specialist to join their team in St. Paul. Under the general direction of the Payroll Processing Manager, performs payroll administration for all monthly, semimonthly, hourly, and supplemental payrolls. The position will be responsible for maintaining employee pay records, preparation for payroll runs, and creates payroll reports; analyzes complex payroll and benefits issues/errors, proposes solutions to address customer needs; acts as a functional expert. Responsibilities will include: - Processes monthly, semi-monthly, hourly, and supplemental payroll in UKG- Maintains employee pay data, records pay data changes from source documents and interprets University policies and procedures, and State and Federal regulations affecting payroll procedures- Reports data; reviews and ensures accurate computation of pay, conducts appropriate audits to ensure data integrity and compliance, and coordinates with internal departments as appropriate to resolve discrepancies- Responsible for auditing monthly and supplemental payroll reports, and resolutions of complex payroll issues to ensure that accurate data is reflected in the employee database and payments of salary and wages are made in an accurate and timely manner- Provides customer service across the four institutions; analyzes and recommends solutions to address customer issues related to payroll- Represents the organization by utilizing effective communication and customer service skills to serve customers and provide information and updates on changes and processes; provides helpful information and anticipates needs of organization to keep customers up to date and help them utilize the system- Analyze error reports for payroll calculation (monthly, semi-monthly, hourly, and supplemental)- Conduct retroactive adjustments for salary/wages, deductions (general and or benefits) or overpayments- Process vacation lump sum payments *Please note that all candidates are required to provide 2 recent supervisor or manager references in order to be considered for employment. Please submit your resume and call 651-293-3973 for review and consideration.