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Payroll Specialist
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What they do
A Payroll Specialist manages the financial and accounting work involved in processing payroll for a company or organization. Manages employee benefits programs and payroll deductions, or assists with evaluating compensation levels for different job categories and titles.
$51,042 / year median in Minnesota
-9% projected decline
Job Description
Description Every employee notices one thing on payday: whether their paycheck is right. As a Payroll Coordinator, you'll become a critical part of the employee experience by helping ensure hundreds of employees are paid accurately and on time. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with numbers, solving puzzles, and being the person others can rely on when questions arise. You'll gain hands-on exposure to payroll processing, HR operations, accounting procedures, compliance, reporting, and workforce systems while building skills that can lead to future opportunities in Payroll, Human Resources, Accounting, Finance, or Operations. A Typical Day will
Include:
+ Reviewing employee timecards and ensuring payroll data is accurate
+ Investigating and resolving payroll discrepancies
+ Processing employee changes, deductions, and direct deposit updates
+ Answering employee payroll-related questions
+ Assisting with payroll reports and audits
+ Working alongside HR and Accounting teams on special projects
+ Learning payroll software and workforce management systems
+ Supporting payroll cycles from beginning to end Who Will Be Successful? This opportunity was designed for someone who: ✅ Loves details and catches things others miss ✅ Enjoys helping people and solving problems ✅ Is organized and dependable ✅ Learns new systems quickly ✅ Wants to build a long-term professional career ✅ Isn't afraid to ask questions and learn from others Requirements
+ Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Business, or related field preferred
+ Strong Excel and computer skills
+ Excellent communication skills
+ Ability to manage priorities and deadlines
+ Positive attitude and strong work ethic What We Offer
+ Full training provided
+ Exposure to payroll, HR, accounting, and finance functions
+ Mentorship from experienced professionals
+ Career advancement opportunities
+ A stable and in-demand career path 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. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. 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. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) and Privacy Notice (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/privacy) .