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Working Title: Payroll Support Administrator

Job Class: State Program Administrator, Intermediate

Agency: MN State Retirement System

+ **Job ID** : 89597

+ **Location** : St. Paul

+ **Telework Eligible** : Yes, up to 3 days a week

+ **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time

+ **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited

+ **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers

+ **Date Posted** : 10/15/2025

+ **Closing Date** : 10/22/2025

+ **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : MN State Retirement System / State Retirement System-MAPE

+ **Division/Unit** : MN State Retirement System / Employer Participant Services

+ **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift

+ **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday

+ **Travel Required** : No

+ **Salary Range:** $25.67 - $37.26 / hourly; $53,598 - $77,798 / annually

+ **Classified Status** : Classified

+ **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

+ **FLSA Status** : Nonexempt

+ Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

This position exists to assist with the coordination and planning of the activities for the MSRS defined contribution plan payroll processes for 900+ employers. This position assists employers regarding plan enrollment, payroll remittance, employer access to payroll remittance tools and the correction of payroll processing errors. Training and education regarding the proper administration of payroll contributions and the use of payroll remittance tools are also an integral responsibility of this position.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

+ Assist with the coordination of the defined contribution plans payroll remittance processes between participating public employers and the MSRS record keeper;

+ Onboard Minnesota public employers new to participation in the MSRS defined contribution plans;

+ Serve as a resource liaison between MSRS and all Minnesota public employers and MSRS personnel regarding plan provisions, employer participation, questions related to plan contributions and defined contribution plan eligibility.

Minimum Qualifications

One (1) year of professional experience in communications, business, or closely related field

-OR-

Three (3) years of technical/administrative experience in communications, business, or closely related field

A Bachelor’s degree may substitute for one year of experience; Associates degree may substitute for six months of experience.

You must also demonstrate the ability to:

+ Self-motivated individual with the ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.

+ Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills with the ability to communicate to diverse members of the public, other state agencies, internal and external stakeholders, and management.

+ Demonstrated ability to read and interpret state and federal laws, rules, regulations, and plan documents that govern MSRS plans.

+ Adept at effectively handling difficult interactions with all MSRS constituency groups, including the ability to clearly state expectations and adjust, if possible, to the needs of the group(s).

+ Ability to use a personal computer (PC) and various software applications including, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe, Outlook, and internal processing applications.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Business, or related field.

+ Knowledge of the MNDCP plan rules, HCSP plan rules, and federal guidance/regulations regarding payroll remittance.

+ Knowledge of public pension plans.

Additional Requirements

It is the policy of the Retirement Systems of MN that all employees submit to a background investigation prior to employment.

+ SEMA4 Records Check (applies to current and past State employees only)

+ Criminal History Check

+ Employment Reference Check

+ Social Security and Address Verification

+ Education Verification

+ Driver's License Check

The Retirement Systems will not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email [email protected] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.