Description Payroll Specialist | $25–$28/hour | Hybrid After 90 Days | Growth-Oriented Team Location: Onsite in Twin Cities (Hybrid eligible after 90 days) Compensation: $25.00 – $28.00/hour + Annual Bonus Potential Employment Type: Full-time, Direct Hire Are you detail-oriented, proactive, and passionate about process improvement in payroll? We’re working with a growing, mission-driven organization seeking a Payroll Specialist to join their collaborative and high-performing team. This role offers a fantastic mix of payroll processing, system improvement, and project work — with the opportunity to learn and grow within a dynamic team. What You’ll Do: + Process bi-weekly payroll and 3–4 monthly off-cycle payrolls, including quarterly bonus runs and holiday adjustments. + Audit timecards, address discrepancies, and ensure payroll accuracy across multi-state employees. + Partner closely with HR and Accounting to complete payroll prep, reporting, and system updates. + Take ownership of payroll projects including SOP updates, benefit invoice reconciliation, and journal entries. + Respond to inquiries via shared inbox and Teams; provide white-glove internal customer service. + Rotate duties within the team and cross-train on invoicing, garnishment prep, and payroll-related compliance. Requirements What They’re Looking For: + 1–2+ years of payroll experience; open to early-career professionals with a sharp eye for detail. + Strong aptitude for numbers and critical thinking — a true problem solver with a curious mindset. + Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with strong time management. + Collaborative by nature, yet able to work independently and take direction well. + Strong Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables) and familiarity with HRIS/Payroll systems. + Experience with accounting systems and invoice processing is a plus. Culture & Schedule: + Work with a fun, driven, and collaborative payroll team that values knowledge-sharing and autonomy. + Flexible start time between 7:00–8:30 a.m. Monday–Friday. + In-office for the first 90 days and during payroll processing weeks; hybrid (2 days remote) available after. Compensation & Benefits: + $25.00–$28.00/hour + Annual merit-based bonus potential + End-of-year holiday bonus (tenure-based) + Responsible time-off model with paid holidays and floating days + Medical, dental, 401k, and more! Apply now and reach out to Kelsey Conrad to learn more. We look forward to helping you take the next step in your payroll career. 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 “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .