We are looking for a skilled Payroll Administrator to join our team in Saint Paul, Minnesota. This is a long-term contract position where you will play a pivotal role in processing payroll and ensuring compliance across multiple states. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, experienced in multi-state payroll, and capable of working independently to manage fluctuating workloads. Responsibilities:• Process weekly and bi-weekly payroll for employees across 10–15 states, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.• Oversee multi-state payroll requirements, including tax filings, setups, and compliance with state-specific regulations.• Validate backend payroll system updates, such as tax changes, state setups, and rate adjustments.• Prepare and submit wage reports while addressing inquiries related to taxes and employee compensation.• Track medical leave and make necessary payroll adjustments to accommodate related changes.• Provide administrative support for HR tasks, including documentation of employee changes and benefit-related payroll entries.• Assist with audits and finance-related payroll reviews to ensure accuracy and compliance.• Collaborate with finance staff and other teams to streamline backend payroll processes.• Maintain confidentiality and accuracy when handling sensitive employee data.• Manage a fluctuating weekly workload of approximately 20–25 hours, ensuring all tasks are completed efficiently.

• At least 3 years of direct experience in payroll processing. • Proven expertise in handling multi-state payroll requirements. • Strong knowledge of payroll tax compliance and related regulations. • Ability to troubleshoot and ensure the accuracy of backend payroll systems. • Exceptional attention to detail and ability to work independently. • Familiarity with payroll systems such as Dayforce or similar platforms. • Experience processing payroll for organizations with 101–500 employees. • Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and accuracy in all payroll operations.

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Saint Paul, MN
onsite
Temporary
24.5385 - 28.413 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a skilled Payroll Administrator to join our team in Saint Paul, Minnesota. This is a long-term contract position where you will play a pivotal role in processing payroll and ensuring compliance across multiple states. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, experienced in multi-state payroll, and capable of working independently to manage fluctuating workloads. Responsibilities:• Process weekly and bi-weekly payroll for employees across 10–15 states, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.• Oversee multi-state payroll requirements, including tax filings, setups, and compliance with state-specific regulations.• Validate backend payroll system updates, such as tax changes, state setups, and rate adjustments.• Prepare and submit wage reports while addressing inquiries related to taxes and employee compensation.• Track medical leave and make necessary payroll adjustments to accommodate related changes.• Provide administrative support for HR tasks, including documentation of employee changes and benefit-related payroll entries.• Assist with audits and finance-related payroll reviews to ensure accuracy and compliance.• Collaborate with finance staff and other teams to streamline backend payroll processes.• Maintain confidentiality and accuracy when handling sensitive employee data.• Manage a fluctuating weekly workload of approximately 20–25 hours, ensuring all tasks are completed efficiently.
2026-03-06T00:00:00Z