Payroll Specialist (hybrid/remote)
Lakeville, MN Temporary $32.00 - $38.00/hr Hybrid

Job Description

Ledgent Finance and Accounting has an immediate need for a payroll specialist with one of our prominent business services partners in the Lakeville area! If you have 4-6 years of payroll processing and ADP experience then apply today!

  • Pay: $32-$38/hr
  • Hybrid/Remote (2 days/week in office)
  • Mon-Fri 8am-5pm (flexible)
  • Contract 5-6 months

Key Responsibilities:

  • Process and review payroll for all employees (hourly, salaried, contract) on a biweekly/monthly basis

  • Verify timekeeping records, resolve discrepancies, and ensure accurate wage calculations

  • Maintain and update employee payroll information, including tax withholdings, direct deposit, benefits deductions, and job classifications

  • Ensure compliance with relevant laws, tax codes, and internal policies

  • Prepare payroll reports for internal stakeholders and assist with audits and financial reporting

  • Handle garnishments, bonuses, reimbursements, and other special payroll transactions

  • Collaborate with HR and Finance teams to ensure seamless payroll integration with benefits and accounting

  • Respond to employee payroll questions and resolve issues professionally and efficiently

  • Maintain confidentiality of sensitive payroll information at all times

Qualifications:

  • 4+ years of payroll processing experience; multi-state payroll experience

  • Proficiency in ADP or ADP workforce now

  • Strong knowledge of payroll regulations, tax filings, and labor laws

  • Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills

  • Strong communication and interpersonal abilities

  • Ability to handle sensitive data with integrity and confidentiality

  • Certification (e.g., CPP - Certified Payroll Professional) is a plus

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. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.

Job Reference: JN -072025-400810