Human Resources Payroll Specialist - Walker Art Center

The Walker Art Center empowers people to experience the transformative possibilities of the art and ideas of our time and to imagine the world in new ways. In our over 125-year history, we have become one of the most celebrated art museums in the country and we are known for our innovative presentations and acclaimed collections of contemporary art across the spectrum of the visual, performing, and media arts.

TheHR Payroll Specialist plays a critical role in ensuring our employees are paidaccurately and on time. In this position, you’ll take primary ownership ofmanaging in-house, full-cycle bi-weekly payroll in a dynamic, unionenvironment.

WHAT YOU GET TO DO 

Payroll Processing

• Process bi-weekly payroll for union and non-union employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance with all applicable wage and labor legislation.
• Partner with the Finance department to ensure all payroll funding of necessary federal, state, and local tax payments are processed.
• Ensure prevailing wage reporting and compliance, adhering to industry standards 
• Generate bi-weekly payroll reporting for various internal and external stakeholders, maintaining the highest level of integrity and accuracy.
• Conduct payroll-related training sessions for new field leaders, empowering them with essential knowledge.

HRIS & Benefits Administration

• Responsible for all data workflow creation and maintenance within related systems to ensure efficient data tracking and payroll efficiency.
• Conduct routine audits, research, and resolve data integrity issues, and run requested reports.
• Help troubleshoot timekeeping and payroll platforms issues as they arise.

Department Coordination

• Maintain knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in payroll, benefits, and employment law.
• Responsible for ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations about payroll and benefit administration.
• Help drive the success of departmental initiatives through, project management, training, and institutional communication for assigned scope.
• Proactively identify departmental opportunities and collaborate with team members to improve HR initiatives, services, and systems.
• Work semi-independently and be responsible for own work under general supervision.

WHAT WE NEED IN YOU 

• Minimum of 2 years experience working in payroll processing function is required.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Human Resources, or related field preferred. 
• Extensive experience with HRIS/Payroll systems a must, ADP experience preferred.
• Technical proficiency with Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, and Outlook with a strong capability in Excel preferred.
• Excellent communication skills across all mediums working effectively with all levels of management and staff.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive matters with judgment, delicacy, and diplomacy.
• Strong strategic problem-solving orientation, relationship-building, negotiation skills, and business acumen.
• Demonstrate high professionalism with excellent time management skills, organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize competing objectives. 
• Must actively support and promote a diverse and inclusive work environment.
• Requires the ability to commute to the Minneapolis campus a minimum of 3 days a week.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS   

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk
• Prolonged periods of looking at digital screens

JOB SPECIFICATIONS This position is considered full-time (35 hours per week), non-exempt. As a non-exempt position, it is eligible for overtime pay. The compensation for this role is $27.50 - $30.25 hourly. The Walker offers a wide range of benefits for both part-time and full-time employees.

The Walker offers a wide range of benefits for both part-time and full-time employees, click here to view benefits.

This position is not eligible for relocation assistance.

All applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship.

Walker’s DEI commitment The Walker is committed to being an employer with a staff who, at all job levels, reflects the rich diversity of the communities and audiences we serve. We are dedicated to ensuring inclusion and equity in all our employment practices. We deeply value and welcome all the unique lived experiences in our applicants and encourage anyone meeting the minimum requirements to apply.

Recruitment Timeline All positions are open until filled.