Job Description:
Job Title
USAC Payroll Analyst
Collaborate with Innovative 3Mers Around the World
Choosing where to start and grow your career has a major impact on your professional and personal life, so it’s equally important you know that the company that you choose to work at, and its leaders, will support and guide you. With a wide variety of people, global locations, technologies and products, 3M is a place where you can collaborate with other curious, creative 3Mers.
This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military experience to a 3M career.
The Impact You’ll Make in this Role
As an USAC Payroll Analyst, you will contribute to the success of a critical organization by leveraging your experience to identify opportunities, solve complex issues, and help drive the team forward through creative and sustainable solutions. In this role, you will collaborate with HR colleagues, IT, Hire-To-Retire (HTR), and external partners to enhance payroll operations and improve employee experience.
You will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by:
Identify opportunities and lead implementation efforts for process improvements and automation in payroll and associated processes, while leveraging a thorough understanding of U.S. and Canada payroll processes to drive improvements and enhance overall efficiency within the payroll department.
Collaborating with Compensation, Benefits, HTR, IT and external partners to assist in driving new Workday functionality and/or integration design and execution
Analyze data issues for building long-term sustainable solutions
Demonstrate expertise in merger and acquisition activities as they relate to payroll processes, including supporting integration efforts, identifying impacts, and ensuring a smooth transition within payroll operations.
Maintain knowledge of local, state and federal regulatory requirements to ensure processes are compliant
Seek, share, and apply external trend knowledge and relevant information to further enhance Payroll processes
Managing key projects as assigned
Your Skills and Expertise
To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start) and three (3) years of experience in Payroll, Human Resources, and/or Finance in a private, public, government or military environment
OR
High School Diploma/GED (completed and verified prior to start) and seven (7) years of experience in Payroll, Human Resources, and/or Finance in a private, public, government or military environment
Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:
Proficiency in payroll software (e.g., Workday, SAP) and Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation.
Work location: This role follows an on-site working model, requiring the employee to work at least four days a week at the 3M Center in Maplewood, MN.
Travel: May include up to 5% domestic
Relocation: Not authorized
Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).
Supporting Your Well-being
3M offers many programs to help you live your best life – both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, 3M regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope.
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Applicable to US Applicants Only:The expected compensation range for this position is $109,202 - $133,469, which includes base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience. In addition, this position may be eligible for a range of benefits (e.g., Medical, Dental & Vision, Health Savings Accounts, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences and Retirement Benefits, etc.). Additional information is available at: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/.
Good Faith Posting Date Range 06/05/2026 To 07/05/2026 Or until filled
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Pay & Benefits Overview: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/
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