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Payroll and Benefits Specialist

Minneapolis, MN 55401

Posted: 08/27/2024 Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire Category: Human Resources Job Number: 27068

Job Description

Are you driven by innovation and looking to thrive in a fast-paced, growing environment? Dahl Consulting is currently partnering with a leading workforce performance software company. We work one-on-one with great candidates to help connect them with local employment opportunities. This Company is hiring a Payroll and Benefits Specialist for a contract-to-hire position! Interested? Get more details below.
  • Worksite Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota - Hybrid - 2 days onsite
  • Hourly Rate: $43-52/hr W2
What you’ll do as the Payroll and Benefits Specialist:
  • Ensure friendly, professional, and positive interactions with internal and external customers
  • Always maintain strict levels of confidentiality and security of sensitive information
  • Manage and maintain the company payroll and attendance systems ensuring attention to detail, accuracy, and the overall integrity of the payroll process
  • Manage payroll including submission, resolving payment issues, auditing of reoccurring deductions and off-cycle payments, taxes, work comp, and creating and running payroll reports
  • Answer and clarify employee questions about payroll and benefit-related matters
  • Manage Payroll and HR records
  • Prepare, gather data, and assist with audits as requested 
  • Assist with 5500 filings in accordance with IRS guidelines
  • Administer unemployment claims for multiple states
  • Respond to garnishment notices and tracking withholdings and payments
  • Assist leadership with the collection and preparation of confidential and important financial reports
  • Comply with all relevant federal and state regulations. 

What you’ll bring to the Payroll and Benefits Specialist role:
  • Bachelor’s degree in HR or similar/equivalent experience. 
  • Minimum 3-5 years of experience in Payroll and Benefit administration
  • 3+ years of experience running bi-monthly payroll, including multi-state
  • 3+ years experience in benefit administration including managing open enrollment 
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite
  • Must be subject-matter-aware and have strong attention to detail
  • Experience working in a dynamic rapidly changing HR environment
  • Experience using Workday HCM and Workday reporting
  • Ability to meet strict deadlines with an organized, logical, and methodical approach
  • Strong communication skills


Take the first step on your new career path! To submit yourself for consideration for this role, simply click the apply button and complete our mobile-friendly online application. Once we’ve reviewed your application details, a recruiter will reach out to you with the next steps! For questions or more information about this role, please call our office at (651) 772-9225.

As an equal-opportunity employer, Dahl Consulting welcomes candidates of all backgrounds and experiences to apply. If this position sounds like the right opportunity for you, we encourage you to take the next step and connect with us. We look forward to meeting you!

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