Sr. Payroll Specialist

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Minnetonka, MN, USA
In-Office
32K-36K Hourly
Senior level
Real Estate
The Role
Lead and process multi-state payroll for US exempt and non-exempt employees (up to ~500), perform reconciliations and complex payroll transactions, maintain control records, mentor staff, handle garnishments and taxability issues, support Workday time/absence modules, assist with close processes and employee escalations.
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Job Description:

Summary: Process payroll transactions. Perform data entry and accounting services. 5-7 years payroll processing experience required. Extensive payroll experience in a fast-paced, multi-state, demanding environment is needed. Comprehensive knowledge of wage and hour laws, garnishment laws, and taxability of wages. CPP or FPC preferred but not required.

*Candidates must be located near our Minnetonka, MN office as the role is hybrid with 2 days a week in office.

Responsibilities may include:

  • Lead daily, biweekly, and special payroll processes for multi-state payroll for Us non-exempt and exempt employees.
  • Process payroll for up to 500* employees
  • Reconcile payroll prior to transmission and validate confirmed reports.
  • Maintain payroll control records
  • Provide guidance to the team on payroll processing, tax laws, garnishments, system issues and general troubleshooting in payroll.
  • Assist with mentoring of payroll specialists and as a backup for their duties.
  • Work with the team to research and respond to escalated employee inquiries.
  • Authorizes, reviews, and prepare complex payroll transactions.
  • Assist with final payroll check calculation review
  • Perform adhoc projects as needed
  • Assist in month/quarter/year-end close
  • Completes verification of employment verifications, garnishments, and EDD notices as needed.
  • Provide support to managers and employees with Workday’s time tracking and absence modules
  • Back up for payroll transmit.
  • Exemplifies professionalism
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills and attention to detail

Knowledge and Skills Required to be successful:

  • UKG
  • Workday
  • High proficient in excel (vlooks, pivot tables, and formulas)
  • Ability to work in a fast paced and high volume environment.
  • Associate degree preferred

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The estimated pay range stated represents the typical pay range for this position or similarly employed employees or employees performing substantially similar work. Factors which may be used to determine the actual pay rate may include, but are not limited to, education, training or experience; seniority; merit and work performance; quantity or quality of production; regional differences in compensation; differences in local minimum wages, or ability and effort.

Position's Pay Range:

$31.88 - $35.94

Benefits may include:

  • Comprehensive medical, prescriptions, dental and vision plans

  • 401(k) plan with a discretionary company match

  • Shareholder Purchase and Reinvestment Plan

  • Basic life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance premium paid by the company

  • Voluntary supplemental life insurance for employees, spouses and dependent children

  • Fertility and Family Building Benefits

  • Paid Disability benefits

  • Paid time off programs

  • 11 Company paid holidays per year

  • Flexible spending account

  • Health savings account (available to High Deductible Health Plan participants only)

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • Educational Assistance Program

  • Voluntary benefits, such as Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance and Accident Insurance

  • Title insurance policies and certain escrow services for the employee’s primary personal residence at no charge

  • Transportation benefit plan for mass transit, parking and vanpool, in several markets

Note: If you currently are employed by Old Republic Title (or one of its wholly owned affiliated companies) please get in touch with your human resources representative regarding the application process.

For California applicants, please click the following link to view our CCPA Applicant Notice

Old Republic Title is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Skills Required

  • 5-7 years payroll processing experience
  • Extensive multi-state payroll experience in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
  • Comprehensive knowledge of wage and hour laws, garnishment laws, and taxability of wages
  • Experience with UKG
  • Experience with Workday (time tracking and absence modules)
  • High proficiency in Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, formulas)
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills and attention to detail
  • CPP or FPC certification
  • Associate degree

Old Republic Title Insurance Group Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Old Republic Title Insurance Group and has not been reviewed or approved by Old Republic Title Insurance Group.

  • Retirement Support The package includes a 401(k) Savings and Profit‑Sharing Plan with employer contributions and a structure that can include a non‑elective contribution and match. The design includes ongoing enhancements and immediate eligibility, signaling sustained investment in retirement benefits.
  • Equity Value & Accessibility A shareholder/employee stock purchase and reinvestment plan offers accessible company equity alongside retirement savings. This equity component is positioned as a differentiator versus many peers.
  • Healthcare Strength Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans are complemented by telehealth, disease‑management and musculoskeletal programs, and an EAP. Feedback suggests some perceive healthcare cost/coverage favorably and note added family‑building support such as fertility benefits.

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The Company
HQ: Tampa, FL
3,518 Employees
Year Founded: 1907

What We Do

Old Republic Title is one of the largest title insurance groups* in the United States. We operate through a national network of Company-owned offices, affiliates, authorized agents and approved attorneys, which allows us to service our customers in both large and small markets across the country. *Members of the Group are: Old Republic National Title Insurance Company and American Guaranty Title Insurance Company. OUR MISSION Our Mission is to provide quality insurance security and related services to businesses, individuals and public institutions, and be a dependable long-term steward of the trust that policyholders and other important stakeholders place in us.

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