Senior Payroll and Tax Specialist

Utilize your knowledge to process payroll for multiple organizations, research and recommend tax compliance changes, and build and retain excellent customer relationships with HR professionals across the country.

This position is part of a team of payroll professionals who use established processes and shared expertise to support 30 Farm Credit organizations with approximately 11,500 employees located in 48 states. The team acts as an extension of our partner organizations’ HR and Payroll departments.

A Typical Day for this Position

• Prepare, produce and distribute payroll services for multiple organizations utilizing Dayforce
• Serve as primary contact for a specific set of Farm Credit organizations
• Research payroll tax questions and regulatory updates to support compliance and clear client communication
• Respond to customer questions and requests via email, automated forms processing and phone
• Collaborate with payroll, HRIS and benefits team members to resolve issues
• Share payroll knowledge with team members and support department priorities during payroll processing cycles

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, human resources, or a related field
• Five years of payroll administration and/or HRIS experience (or equivalent)
• Expert knowledge of payroll and HR systems
• Strong understanding of payroll tax and compliance requirements
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Strong customer service, interpersonal, and written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to research issues, ask clarifying questions, and recognize when additional support or escalation is needed
• Ability to balance priorities, meet deadlines and adapt as business needs evolve
• Basic knowledge of accounting principles and recordkeeping practices
• Comfort using Microsoft Office, payroll/HRIS platforms and electronic documentation tools

Benefits Snapshot

• Hybrid schedule; Tuesdays are required in-office days
• Flexible work environment
• Professional growth opportunities
• Paid time off, including holidays, vacation, sick leave & volunteer time off
• Excellent medical, dental and vision insurance
• Wellness program activities and rewards
• Competitive base pay with an incentive plan
• Generous 401(k) plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Collaborative team environment

Working at Foundations

Farm Credit Foundations measures success on the value we bring to our customers and owners. Our 45 team members are guided by the business principles of collaboration, excellence, being a trusted partner and having a passion to serve Farm Credit. We contribute to meaningful deliverables that support Farm Credit organizations nationwide while enjoying the culture of a small organization where people know and care about each other.

Farm Credit Foundations is located in Mendota Heights, Minnesota, near 35E and Hwy 62 for convenient access. The new office space was designed to support connection, collaboration and productivity. Learn more at www.farmcreditfoundations.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Farm Credit Foundations is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, marital status, familial status, veteran status, public assistance status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.