Human Resources Analyst I - Payroll

Human Resources Analyst I - Payroll

$54,000 - $67,000| Hybrid with in-person reporting to Duluth, MN

ALLETE is seeking a Human Resource Analyst I - Payroll to ensure accurate, timely payroll processing, maintain compliance with payroll and tax regulations, and resolve payroll discrepancies. In this role, you will support employees and collaborate across teams to deliver coordinated payroll practices.

What You'll Do

• Analyze and process weekly, biweekly, and special payrolls, including supplemental and year-end adjustments.
• Serve as a subject matter expert between Payroll and Information Systems.
• Investigate and respond to payroll-related questions from current and former employees, including retroactive pay increases, paid time off, and payroll deductions.
• Verify and update employee payroll records, including tax elections, direct deposit, and other payroll changes.
• Assist with the implementation and administration of ALLETE's Paid Time Off programs.
• Support preparation of monthly and quarterly internal reporting.
• Ensure compliance with quarterly tax filings and payroll regulations.
• Process test payrolls to verify and approve system enhancements and patches before implementation in the production system.
• Serve as the initial point of contact for internal and external payroll inquiries.
• Prepare payroll-related journal entries and perform monthly and quarterly account reconciliations.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree required

• Coursework focusing on Human Resources, Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or relevant professional designation is preferred.

• No prior experience required.

• One year or more of experience with payroll administration, processing time and attendance, and payroll and HR management systems to include the following is strongly preferred:

• Knowledge of wage garnishments and tax reporting.

• General knowledge of accounting principles including taxes and accruals.

• Understanding of general ledger accounts and how they relate to payroll.

• Intermediate knowledge of Excel and other Microsoft Office products.

• Oracle or other enterprise HR management systems experience.

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills to establish and maintain positive working relationships.

• Strong analytical, investigation, and problem-solving skills.

• This position may be subject to assessment of skills, job match and/or aptitude.

ALLETE is headquartered in Duluth, Minnesota, on beautiful Lake Superior, and has operations throughout the United States. We invest in energy-centric businesses and transmission infrastructure. Our companies include clean-energy producers and developers, and regulated utilities that already deliver more than 50% renewable energy. Each of our businesses-Minnesota Power; Superior Water, Light & Power; ALLETE Clean Energy; New Energy Equity; ALLETE Renewable Resources; and BNI Energy-plays a unique and significant role in ALLETE's sustainability-in-action strategy. Our culture drives excellence through our shared values of integrity, safety, people, and the planet.

The expected annual base compensation range for this position is $54,000 - $67,000. Compensation offered to the selected candidate will vary depending on relevant knowledge, skills, training, and experience. Additionally, this position qualifies for a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Incentive Programs
• Retirement Benefits
• Medical, Dental & Vision Plans
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Voluntary Benefits
• Paid Absences, and more.

Employer will not sponsor Visas for position.

External applicants must apply online via www.allete.com/careers.

This job posting will be available for application until the position has been filled OR the posting close date noted herein, whichever date is earlier. ALLETE is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

If you are an individual with disabilities who needs accommodation or you are having difficulty using our website to apply for employment, please contact our Human Resources department at 218-723-3921.

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