| Adrian Freeman

Payroll Specialist

POSITION OVERVIEW – Payroll Specialist

Lifeworks is seeking a Payroll Specialist to process payroll for a group of approximately 1000 employees. The Payroll Specialist will work in Richfield/Hybrid Schedule with 20% being in person.

Position Title: Payroll Specialist

Department: Finance-Payroll

Hours: Full-Time; 40 hours/week, Monday – Friday Non-Exempt

Location: Lifeworks Services – Hybrid Richfield MN/ 20% in-person

Compensation: $21-$23/Hr

What we offer employees:

Lifeworks offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes:

  • 18 days of PTO accrued in the first year of employment
  • 11 paid holidays (New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and a Personal Holiday)
  • Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D insurance, short & long-term disability coverage
  • Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Savings Account (FSA), and prescription drug coverage
  • Up to $3,000 annually in tuition reimbursement
  • 403(b) retirement plan – Lifeworks contributes 3% of your salary and matches up to 4% of employee contributions
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Why Work at Lifeworks

Lifeworks is an industry leader on the forward edge of partnering with people with disabilities in innovative, person-centered ways. Disability inclusion is our true north, guiding every service we provide and ensuring that people with disabilities have opportunities, can thrive, and defy expectations. The Lifeworks Team is collaborative, passionate, and strategic, using a person-centered approach to increase access in our communities.

Learn More About This Role

You’ll succeed in this role if you:

  • Can Provide an accurate assessment of own performance against role requirements / performance objectives. Does not shy away from personal failures; Identifies opportunities for development beyond current role; Take full responsibility for setting demanding career goals.
  • Can make decisions faced with complex situations. Demonstrate balanced thinking between long and short-term outcomes.
  • Can consistently demonstrate proper grammar and effectively utilizes a wide vocabulary to convey thoughts, ideas, and actions.
  • Excel in the ability to structure complex ideas and situations to quickly and effectively convey messages to all audience types.
  • Consistently demonstrate active listening skills and probes to understand deeper meanings and ideas. Effectively and accurately summarize complex ideas and situations.
  • Develop and maintain strong, genuine, mutually beneficial relationships with people of varying styles; Take positive steps to extend network, maintain links, and capitalize on common interests and goals.
  • Can perform to a high standard in changing circumstances and advocate for change.

How you’ll be spending your time:

  • Process payroll for all employee pay groups.
  • Calculate withholding taxes.
  • Reconcile payroll transaction for all payroll groups.
  • Set up and maintain employee payroll profile information, including deductions.
  • Work across departments as a team member to achieve consistency, reliability, and best business practices for various issues.
  • Assist with benefit deductions and enrollment.
  • Respond to requests for verification of employment.
  • Provide top level customer service for all payroll-related inquiries.
  • Continue education regarding payroll laws to ensure agency compliance.
  • Follow safety procedures and assist in identifying safety needs for self and others. Perform other duties as assigned.

 Qualifications:

  • Two-year degree in finance or related field with a minimum of 3 years of payroll and payroll taxes experience or a combination of education and relevant work experience equal to 5 years.
  • Good interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent customer service skills.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Strong mathematical and analytical aptitude.
  • Excellent organizational skills including the ability to manage multiple job tasks, prioritize projects and meet deadlines.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Proficient in MS Excel and Word.
  • Proficient in 10-key ability.
  • Must pass a background study with the State of Minnesota and pass a pre-employment drug test.
  • Have reliable transportation to use for work driving purposes.

Preferred:

  • Understanding of financial databases. Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics SL.
  • FPC/CPP Certification.

To apply:

Complete our application form here or click the button below. Please include the job type you are applying for as well as your resume.

Equity Statement:

Lifeworks strives to be radically accessible, diverse, equitable, and inclusive. We appreciate the vibrancy of differences, center the voices of silenced and marginalized people, and champion universal rights.

Lifeworks Services is committed to hiring people from a variety of diverse cultures with diverse life experiences. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, familial status; genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Lifeworks Services is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage members of diverse groups to apply.