Genesis10 is currently seeking a Payroll Specialist - Hybrid for a direct hire position with a Major Financial Services Company located in Minnetonka, MN. Compensation: $26.00 - 33.00 per hour, W2.
Position Overview: The
Payroll Specialist is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of payroll for employees in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. This role ensures payroll data integrity, resolves discrepancies, supports audits, and partners closely with HR, Finance, and employees to address payroll-related inquiries within a large, multi-state corporate environment. The position will manage payroll processing within UKG and Workday systems.
Key Responsibilities: - Process accurate and timely bi-weekly, off-cycle, special, and manual payrolls for salaried, hourly, commission, and bonus employees
- Audit and validate payroll data, including timecards, new hires, terminations, pay changes, leave activity, benefits deductions, and retroactive adjustments
- Reconcile payroll registers, reports, general ledger entries, bank/treasury logs, and payroll records to ensure accuracy and compliance
- Maintain payroll records, including earnings, deductions, taxes, garnishments, benefits, and timekeeping data
- Manage payroll processing within UKG and Workday, including time tracking, absence management, and payroll-related system updates
- Prepare payroll reports, statements, and supporting documentation for internal stakeholders and audits
- Administer garnishments, levies, child support orders, payroll taxes, and year-end processing (W-2s)
- Partner with HR, Benefits, Finance, and Accounting to resolve payroll issues and support employee inquiries
- Support payroll audits, process improvements, system enhancements, and cross-functional team initiatives
- Maintain confidentiality, meet payroll deadlines, and perform other duties as assigned
Primary Requirements: - 2-3+ years of payroll experience, preferably in a large corporate, multi-state environment
- Experience processing full-cycle, multi-state payroll using an enterprise payroll platform
- Working knowledge of Workday or similar HRIS systems
- Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, functions, and pivot tables
- Strong understanding of payroll laws, wage and hour regulations, payroll taxes, and compliance requirements
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with a customer-service mindset
- Self-motivated, dependable, collaborative, and able to exercise sound judgment while maintaining confidentiality
Desired Skills: - UKG experience
- Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or working toward certification
- Payroll implementation experience
If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply! Ranked a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S. by Staffing Industry Analysts for six consecutive years, Genesis10 puts thousands of consultants and employees to work across the United States every year in contract, contract-for-hire, and permanent placement roles. With more than 300 active clients, Genesis10 provides access to many of the Fortune 100 firms and a variety of mid-market organizations across the full spectrum of industry verticals.
For contract roles, Genesis10 offers the benefits listed below. If this is a perm-placement opportunity, our recruiter can talk you through the unique benefits offered for that particular client.
Benefits of Working with Genesis10: - Access to hundreds of clients, most who have been working with Genesis10 for 5-20+ years
- The opportunity to have a career-home in Genesis10; many of our consultants have been working exclusively with Genesis10 for years
- Access to an experienced, caring recruiting team (more than 7 years of experience, on average)
- Behavioral Health Platform
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Health Savings Account
- Voluntary Hospital Indemnity (Critical Illness & Accident)
- Voluntary Term Life Insurance
- 401K
- Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)
- Commuter Benefits (Dallas, NYC, SF, and Illinois)
For multiple years running, Genesis10 has been recognized as a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S., as a Best Company for Work-Life Balance, as a Best Company for Career Growth, for Diversity, and for Leadership, amongst others. To learn more and to view all of our available career opportunities, please visit us at our website.
Genesis10 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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