Payroll Specialist

About the role

The Payroll & Compliance Specialist is responsible for owning and administering the organization’s payroll processes, including biweekly payroll and weekly certified payroll reporting. Beyond payroll execution, this role serves as a key partner in HR Operations by documenting processes, strengthening controls, organizing payroll records and documentation, identifying opportunities for automation and efficiency, and helping create scalable processes that support long-term business growth. The Payroll & Compliance Specialist is expected to develop a deep understanding of existing payroll workflows and collaborate with the HR Operations team to continuously improve processes, reduce risk, increase efficiency, and ensure critical payroll knowledge is documented and transferable across the organization. Primary work location: West Fargo, ND Headquarters. Work environment: On‑site. Work type