Payroll & Administrative Specialist

Location: Northeast Minneapolis, MN

Employment Type: Direct Hire or Contract-to-Hire

Compensation: $25-$29/hour

Work Arrangement: 100% Onsite

About the Opportunity

A stable and growing manufacturing organization in Northeast Minneapolis is seeking a Payroll & Administrative Specialist to join its accounting team. This is a newly created position designed to support payroll operations and provide administrative and accounting assistance across the department.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys payroll, values consistency and accuracy, and likes being part of a close-knit team where everyone contributes to shared success. The company offers strong employee retention, a collaborative environment, and opportunities to expand responsibilities over time without necessarily pursuing management or title advancement.

What You'll Do

• Process weekly and biweekly payroll for a multi-state workforce
• Manage payroll-related deductions, garnishments, and other employee adjustments
• Ensure payroll accuracy and compliance with established procedures
• Upload and distribute invoices through customer portals
• Print, organize, and route invoices to appropriate contacts
• Assist with accounting and administrative projects as needed
• Support cross-functional initiatives within the accounting department
• Participate in future cross-training opportunities, including Accounts Payable support

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Full-cycle payroll experience
• Strong attention to detail and a process-oriented mindset
• Ability to anticipate upcoming payroll deadlines and proactively prepare
• Comfortable learning new systems and technology
• Prior experience handling administrative and organizational responsibilities

Ideal Candidate

• Enjoys payroll as a long-term career focus
• Dependable, steady, and reliable
• Works well within a team-oriented environment
• Willing to take on additional responsibilities over time
• Thrives in a collaborative workplace where people support one another

Team & Culture

You'll join a small accounting team consisting of accounting and finance professionals who are knowledgeable, approachable, and focused on producing quality work. The organization is known for its friendly, down-to-earth culture and exceptional employee retention.

Employees value the supportive environment, cross-training opportunities, and the ability to take time off knowing there is backup coverage in place for critical responsibilities.

Schedule

• Standard full-time schedule
• Flexible start time between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM
• 100% onsite in Northeast Minneapolis

Interview Process

• One onsite interview with accounting leadership and HR
• If you're an experienced payroll professional looking for a stable organization where you can become a valued long-term team member while expanding your responsibilities, we'd love to hear from you.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.