We are looking for a Payroll Analyst to support payroll and benefits operations for a growing organization based in Minnesota. This Long-term Contract opportunity offers a flexible, fully remote schedule with part-time hours and a stronger focus on standard availability during payroll processing periods. The person in this role will help maintain accurate employee pay, assist with benefits-related updates, and provide dependable support for multi-state payroll activities.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage employee payroll updates throughout each pay cycle, ensuring changes are entered accurately in the HRIS/payroll system.<br>• Run end-to-end payroll processing, including reviewing time records, issuing payments, preparing related payment requests, and resolving processing issues.<br>• Perform manual payroll calculations when exceptions arise, such as prorated earnings, retroactive adjustments, split-period corrections, and other off-cycle updates.<br>• Investigate and address payroll tax discrepancies, filing issues, and refund items identified through the automated payroll platform.<br>• Support leave administration by coordinating Minnesota paid leave cases, calculating wage replacement amounts, and maintaining contribution records tied to payroll.<br>• Update benefit deductions and employee benefit elections so payroll records remain aligned with current enrollment information.<br>• Provide payroll support for employees working across multiple states, helping maintain compliance and accurate pay treatment.<br>• Partner with HR and internal stakeholders to respond to payroll and benefits questions in a timely and thorough manner.