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Payroll Specialist jobs in Minneapolis, MN
Payroll specialists make sure people are paid correctly and on time. They process pay runs, handle deductions, and keep payroll compliant with federal, state, and local requirements.
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$22–$44/hr
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$65k
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in 2026, ranking No. 15 on the Top 100 list, reflecting the culture our employees experience every day.The Sr. Strategic Sourcing Specialist applies a thorough and analytical approach to developing and executing sourcing…
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a growing accounting team in Minnesota. This contract opportunity is ideal for a detail-focused individual who takes pride in accuracy, enjoys managing payables f…
We are looking for an E-Commerce Specialist to support and enhance digital commerce operations for a growing consumer-focused business in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This Long-term Contract position will play a key role in i…
$90k - $110k
someone looking to advance from tactical procurement into strategic sourcing and make a measurable impact.As a Strategic Sourcing Specialist you will be offered pay of $90,000-$110,000 dependent on experience. You will a…
$105.4k - $207k
Position Summary Our Deloitte Enterprise Performance team is at the forefront of enterprise technology, working across finance, supply chain, and IT operations to deliver holistic performance improvement and digital tran…
$107.2k - $160.8k
days per week in the office to support collaboration with key business partners and stakeholders. As Principal Strategic Sourcing Specialist, Consulting, you will own sourcing strategy for a global consulting services po…
$28.99 - $35.43 per hour
At U.S. Bank, we’re on a journey to do our best. Helping the customers and businesses we serve to make better and smarter financial decisions, enabling the communities we support to grow and succeed in the right ways, al…
We are looking for a Social Media Specialist to support paid social initiatives for a manufacturing organization in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who brings hands-on experi…
Note: This is a remote opportunity. Start a new career as a UKG Ready Implementation & Payroll Soultions Consultant at ProcareHR! Why choose ProcareHR? Salary is $80,000-$100,0000/yr | Credit given for experience Great B…
whatever your ambitions. About the role:As a champion of environmental, health, and safety values at Boston Scientific, the EHS Specialist creates and maintains programs, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance wit…
$24 per hour
Join Our Passionate Team as a Mental Health Specialist II (MHS II) – Make a Lasting Impact Every Day! At Dungarvin, we are more than a provider of support services - we’re a mission-driven team rooted in respect, respons…
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What payroll specialists earn in Minneapolis
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $22–$28 | $46k–$59k |
| Mid level | $27–$35 | $56k–$73k |
| Senior | $34–$44 | $71k–$92k |
Adjusted for the Minneapolis market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
Payroll processingADP, Paychex, or WorkdayMulti-state payroll taxWage and hour complianceGarnishments and deductionsBenefits administration basicsExcelDiscretion and confidentialityAccuracy under deadlines
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
Walk me through a full payroll cycle you have run.
Cover collecting time data, validating changes, processing, review, and post-run reporting. Emphasize your checks before anything is finalized.
How do you handle a payroll error after employees have been paid?
Show urgency and correctness: quantify the error, follow the legal rules for corrections, communicate honestly with those affected, and fix the root cause.
What experience do you have with multi-state payroll?
Name the states and the wrinkles you managed, such as local taxes, differing overtime rules, or remote-worker registrations.
How do you process garnishments and other involuntary deductions?
Show you know the order of priority, response deadlines, and the documentation trail, and that you treat these with strict confidentiality.
Which payroll systems have you used, and have you been through a conversion?
Name the platforms and your depth in each. Conversion or implementation experience is a strong differentiator worth detailing.
How do you keep payroll data confidential?
Mention access controls, clean-desk habits, and declining to discuss compensation outside proper channels, even under social pressure.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For payroll specialists specifically — generic advice costs you here
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State the payroll size you ran: employee count, pay frequencies, and number of states or entities.
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Quantify accuracy, such as error rates or consecutive on-time pay runs, since that is the core promise of the role.
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Name your platforms exactly — ADP Workforce Now, Paychex Flex, Workday, Gusto — as job posts filter on them.
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Include compliance wins, like clean payroll tax filings, resolved agency notices, or year-end W-2 cycles delivered without corrections.
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List certifications such as FPC or CPP; they carry real weight in payroll hiring.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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Payroll Clerk
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Payroll Specialist
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Senior Payroll Specialist
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Payroll Manager
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