Payroll Specialist

About the role

Circle of Life is a leading home care agency serving 6 states. We provide services for seniors, children, and people with disabilities, and our mission is to “honor those we serve.” We take pride in the responsibility we have caring for our clients so that they can stay independent in their own homes and communities because we believe that home is the safest place to be. Circle of Life is growing, and we have an opening for a Payroll Specialist to join our corporate office in Shoreview.

Responsibilities

• Manage and process all aspects of payroll operations, including data entry, calculations, reconciliations, and compliance.
• Maintain accurate payroll records, documentation, and reporting for auditing and compliance purposes.
• Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual audits of pay rates, ESST balances, tax rates, exemption statuses, and related payroll data.
• Enter and maintain employee data in payroll and HRIS systems, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Serve as the internal point of contact for payroll-related inquiries from field staff.
• Review and submit MHCP Individual PCA Enrollment Applications for Minnesota branch locations.
• Process employment and wage verifications in a timely and accurate manner.
• Manage wage garnishments and withholding orders, including documentation, setup, and compliance monitoring.
• Respond to court or agency requests related to payroll documents or garnishments.
• Ensure accuracy of garnishment data through regular review of system-generated reports.
• Identify and implement opportunities for payroll process improvement, increasing efficiency, accuracy, and employee experience.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Prowess in Microsoft Office Suite.
• 1-2 years of payroll experience or familiarity with payroll software required.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• 401K
• Mileage
• Flexible Schedules
• Vision
• Year-End Bonus