Payroll Specialist

Company: Catholic Charities
Location: Minneapolis
Posted on: February 16, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Are you passionate about creating opportunities for people to thrive? Catholic Charities is the place for you! Payroll and Benefits Specialist Elliot Park/Hybrid The mission of Catholic Charities Twin Cities is to serve those most in need and to advocate for justice in the community. Our programs for children, families, and adults serve more than 25,000 people every year. As the need for our services grows, Catholic Charities is working to adapt and respond with strategies that prevent poverty, meet basic needs in times of crisis, and create pathways to greater stability. WHY YOU'LL LOVE WORKING HERE: Join a mission-driven organization that pairs compassion with accountability and hope with action. At Catholic Charities, you’ll be part of a supportive team dedicated to creating opportunity and advocating for justice. We invest in our employees through training, mentorship, and opportunities for professional growth. WAGE RANGE: $31.00 - $34.50 JOB SUMMARY Perform tasks related to the preparation and distribution of payroll, including biweekly processing tax payments and statutory reporting, garnishments and fringe benefit deposits, billing and reporting. Works on all payroll related matters as required within prescribed time constraints and in a confidential manner. Coordinates benefits deductions and leave pay. Works with HR and Finance and Accounting to provide regular pay reporting and supports regular payroll Auditing. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Primarily responsible for the variety of the agency’s payroll system of record and updates all employee records to maintain a high standard of accuracy and history. Prepares and coordinates all aspects of running a biweekly payroll with maximum accuracy Coordinates all schedules and processes for the biweekly payroll; prepares time entries, payroll adjustments, processes and reconciles employee extra-payroll deductions, prepares payroll transfers and deposits. Reconciles, prepares and processes the invoices or self-billing of employee fringe benefits. Coordinates benefit elections and changes within Catholic Charities’ system and external benefit partners’ systems. Coordinates MN PFML and Benefit-related leave pay with the payroll process to ensure payment for employees. Provides informational reporting from the Payroll System as requested. Supports regular internal and external payroll audits. Provides excellent customer service support to managers and staff at CC with payroll/timekeeping issues and questions. Supports the ongoing training of managers and staff in timekeeping and payroll procedures. Troubleshoots pay and deduction issues and works together with HR, Accounting, and Catholic Charities Staff, Insurance companies, Tax & Legal Authorities to resolve them. Keeps current with changes in the Payroll, Reporting, and HRIS systems used by Catholic Charities Keeps current with federal and state wage standards and the changes in relevant laws and statutes. Prepares and files quarterly and annual tax returns and W-2’s by the due dates as prescribed by various government agencies. Maintains the highest standard of confidentiality regarding employee information. Responsible for promptly and accurately collecting, entering, managing and reporting of client data into systems of record. Other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS/TECHNICAL EXPERTISE High School diploma or equivalent and minimum of 4 years of payroll processing experience in similarly sized organization. Previous experience with payroll software and/or HRIS administration required. ADP/Workforce now experience preferred American Payroll Association FPC/CPP certifications preferred Above average computer and software skills. General knowledge of human resources is preferred. Has the ability to work with diverse and/or low-income populations, including those who may be experiencing homelessness, unstable housing, and/or mental illness. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS CPR No Driving No Operating specialized machinery (additional assessment may be required) No Walking or standing > 2 hours/shift No Lifting up to 25lbs without assistance No Lifting up to 50lbs without assistance No Physically restraining clients No Catholic Charities is an equal opportunity employer. Job Description Updated:1/30/2025 Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all functions that are required of the employee for this job.

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