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Description We are looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Payroll expert to lead our payroll operations in Minnetonka, Minnesota. This role involves overseeing the entire payroll process, ensuring compliance with tax regulations, and driving process improvements to enhance efficiency. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in payroll management, team leadership, and system optimization.

Responsibilities:

• Manage all aspects of payroll operations, ensuring timely and accurate payment for employees in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

• Oversee payroll calculations, including overtime, bonuses, benefits deductions, and commissions, to ensure accuracy and alignment with company policies.

• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax requirements, including filing, reporting, and reconciliation.

• Lead payroll-related audits, both internal and external, ensuring prompt and accurate responses to inquiries.

• Collaborate with HR, Finance, and other departments to implement changes in compensation structures, benefits, and policies that impact payroll.

• Evaluate and optimize payroll processes to improve efficiency, promote accuracy, and enhance reporting capabilities.

• Ensure accurate and timely tax withholding, reporting, and remittance for all jurisdictions.

• Lead and mentor a team of payroll specialists, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

• Drive system enhancements and identify opportunities for automation to streamline payroll workflows.

• Conduct regular audits and reconciliations to ensure data integrity and accuracy in payroll systems. Requirements • Proven experience in payroll management, including handling payroll for over 500 employees.

• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax laws and compliance requirements.

• Expertise in payroll systems and software, such as Paylocity or similar platforms.

• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and manage cross-departmental collaboration.

• Experience with process improvement initiatives and implementing system upgrades.

• Familiarity with payroll tax filings, including W-2, W-3, 941, and 940 forms.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.

• Strong communication skills to effectively train and guide payroll staff and stakeholders.

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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