Top 42 Payroll specialist Jobs in Moorhead, Mn

Payroll and Benefits Administrator
Collective/Great States —Fargo, ND
- From $65,000 a year
- Monday to Friday
- 5 years
- Office
- Finance
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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Accountant
702 Communications —Moorhead, MN
- $58,000 - $63,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Basic math
- Mid-level
- Health savings account
- Disability insurance
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Payroll Specialist - Multiple Locations Available
Dakota Supply Group —Fargo, ND
- $22.50 - $37.50 an hour
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Research
- Mid-level
- Finance
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
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Payroll Specialist
CBI Business Services —Fargo, ND
- Full-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- Computer literacy
- Office
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Payroll Specialist
Haga Kommer, LTD —Fargo, ND
- $60,000 - $70,000 a year
- Overtime
- Employment & labor law
- Mid-level
- Office
- Continuing education credits
- Paid parental leave
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3d
Lead Payroll Specialist
Ulteig Enginers —Fargo, ND
- $32.25 - $43.75 an hour
- Microsoft Excel
- 5 years
- Finance
- Flexible schedule
8d
Administrative Assistant - Edith Sanford Breast Center
Sanford Health —Fargo, ND
- $16.00 - $25.50 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Background check
- Clean driving record
- Pass drug screening
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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1d
Accounts Receivable/Payroll Clerk
Peterson Mechanical —Fargo, ND
- From $20 an hour
- Full-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- Office
- High school diploma or GED
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
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11d
Human Resources Assistant
Planet Fitness - Baseline Fitness —Fargo, ND
- Full-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- Office
- Travel
Office Admin - West Fargo, ND
NorthStar Safety —West Fargo, ND
- $23 - $26 an hour
- Full-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- Office
- 3 years
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Office Manager
Fm Electric —Fargo, ND
- $20 - $30 a year
- Email
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Inventory management
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Accountant
First Call Hospitality, Inc —Fargo, ND
- $27 - $30 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- Accounting
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Clinic Office Manager
Embrace Therapy Services —Fargo, ND
- $60,000 - $90,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- Customer service
- HIPAA
- Continuing education credits
- Paid holidays
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HR / Payroll Manager
Prairie Public Broadcasting, Inc. —Fargo, ND
- Full-time
- Management
- Mid-level
- Office
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10d
Payroll & Accounts Payable Specialist
DMS Health Technologies —West Fargo, ND
- $24 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
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Accountant
City of Fargo —Fargo, ND
- $31.37 - $40.79 an hour
- Full-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- Mid-level
- Office
Accounting Budget Specialist
ND Health and Human Services —Fargo, ND
- $4,593 - $6,124 a month
- Full-time
- Background check
- Mid-level
- Office
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
4d
Human Resources Administrator
Sky Logistics & Distribution, Inc. —Fargo, ND
- $18 - $20 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Customer service
- Computer literacy
Human Resources Assistant
Planet Fitness - PF Baseline Fitness —Fargo, ND
- Full-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- Associate's degree
- Communication skills
- Health savings account
- Disability insurance
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Accounting Coordinator
NDSU Foundation —Fargo, ND
- Online Application
- Microsoft Outlook
- Word processing
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance

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Payroll and Benefits Administrator

Collective/Great States
Fargo, ND

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Job Details

From $65,000 a year

Benefits

Health savings account
Paid holidays
Dental insurance
401(k)
Flexible spending account
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Referral program

Qualifications

Confidential information handling
System administration
Spreadsheets
HR legal compliance

Full Job Description

Position Summary

This role will support all three of our organizations: Great States Construction, Great States Development, and Collective, offering a diverse and rewarding opportunity to make a broad impact across construction, real estate development, and property management sectors.

The Payroll & Benefits Administrator is a detail-oriented HR professional responsible for the accurate, compliant, and timely execution of payroll and HR/payroll-related compliance functions across multiple entities. This role serves as the primary administrator for payroll operations and employment benefits while supporting leadership with reporting, audits, and regulatory accuracy. The Payroll & Benefits Administrator will report directly to the Human Resources Manager.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll Administration

Serve as the primary point of contact for payroll inquiries
Process bi-weekly and off-cycle payroll accurately and on time, including wages, overtime, bonuses, reimbursements, deductions, and commissions
Enter and verify employee changes: new hires, terminations, and compensation updates
Reconcile payroll reports, resolve discrepancies, self-audit every run, and generate standard and ad-hoc reports in partnership with accounting

Administer garnishments and child support orders

Support payroll tax filings and audits and prepare annual W-2s
Maintain payroll records per federal and state retention requirements
Maintain multi-state tax compliance across ND, SD, MN, MT, and WY: withholding and SUI account setup, reciprocity elections, SUI rate notices, unemployment claims paperwork, and Minnesota Paid Leave premiums and quarterly reporting
Prepare Davis-Bacon certified payroll (WH-347), verify subcontractor certified payrolls, and administer per diem and travel pay on covered construction projects
Administer PTO, EIB, and FTO accruals, rollovers, and annual cash-outs
Process non-standard pay items: imputed income (rent discounts, vehicle personal use) and referral bonus payments

Benefits Administration

Serve as the primary point of contact for all employee benefits-related inquiries and issue resolutions
Administer employee benefit programs end-to-end — medical, dental, vision, life, disability, HSA, and FSA — including new hire enrollments, qualifying life events, and terminations
Drive annual open enrollment execution and employee communications
Partner with brokers and benefit vendors on plan administration and escalations
Ensure accurate benefit deductions through payroll and reconcile monthly carrier invoices with accounting
Proactively evaluate benefits offerings and bring recommendations based on utilization, cost, and market trends
Maintain benefits documentation, policies, and standard operating procedures
Administer day-to-day 401(k) operations: contribution files, remittance, deferral changes, and loans
Track ACA measurement and stability periods and assemble annual 1094-C/1095-C reporting data
Distribute required annual benefits notices (Medicare Part D, CHIP, SBC, WHCRA)

HR Operations & Systems

Execute payroll, benefits, and system setup and termination for onboarding and offboarding, including Form I-9 Section 2 verification
Serve as system administrator for BambooHR, Employee Navigator, and WEX, including quarterly data-integrity audits (leave accruals, withholding locations)
Track leave hours, route paperwork, and calendar deadlines in support of leave administration
Additional responsibilities as required to support department objectives

Qualifications

Associate’s degree in HR, Accounting, Finance or related field OR equivalent experience
5+ years of payroll administration experience required
- Commissions payroll administration experience preferred
Multi-state payroll experience required
Benefits administration experience required
Certified payroll (Davis-Bacon) experience preferred
CPP or FPC certification preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

Strong knowledge of payroll laws and compliance requirements
High attention to detail and accuracy
Strong organizational and time management skills
Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality
Proficient in HRIS platforms (BambooHR preferred)
Proficient in Microsoft Excel
Self-directed: owns the full payroll and benefits cycle end-to-end with minimal supervision
Identifies process gaps and compliance risks before they surface, and brings solutions rather than problems
Sound judgment on what to execute independently versus what to escalate early
Approachable and responsive: employees at every level feel comfortable raising payroll and benefits questions, and get clear, patient answers

Benefits and Perks

Health, dental, and vision insurance with an HSA and FSA options
Supplementary insurance
- Eligibility the first of the month following 30 days
401k with a match of 3%
Flexible/Unlimited time off with 9 paid holidays
Paid volunteer hours
Professional development opportunities

Physical Demands

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
Must be able to lift and/or move 20 pounds
Occasionally climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl

Work Environment

This position requires regular office hours (8 am – 5pm, M-F) to be maintained along with availability for emergency situations outside of regular office hours.

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