Human Resources Analyst I - Payroll

ALLETE is headquartered in Duluth, Minnesota, on beautiful Lake Superior, and has operations throughout the United States.

We invest in energy-centric businesses and transmission infrastructure.

Our companies include clean-energy producers and developers, and regulated utilities that already deliver more than 50% renewable energy.

Each of our businesses—Minnesota Power; Superior Water, Light & Power; ALLETE Clean Energy; New Energy Equity; ALLETE Renewable Resources; and BNI Energy—plays a unique and significant role in ALLETE's sustainability-in-action strategy.

Our culture drives excellence through our shared values of integrity, safety, people, and the planet.

ALLETE is seeking a Human Resource Analyst I - Payroll to join our Human Resources team to ensure accurate and timely processing of employee payroll.

This role will assure compliance with federal and state laws regarding payroll and taxes, as well as maintain accurate payroll records and resolve any discrepancies.

When you join our Human Resources team as a Human Resources Analyst I - Payroll, you will respond to employee inquiries related to pay and taxes, as well as collaborate with human resources staff and other intercompany departments to ensure coordinated payroll practices.

Additionally, you will keep up to date with changes in payroll and tax regulations.

RESPONSIBILITIES:


* Analyze and process weekly, biweekly, and special payrolls including supplemental and year-end adjustments.


* Serve as subject matter expert between Payroll and Information Systems.


* Investigate and answer payroll related questions such as retroactive pay increases, paid time off, payroll deductions, etc.

from stakeholders including current and former employees.


* Verify and update employee changes to taxes (federal, state, or local), direct deposit, or employee payroll record.


* Assist in implementation and administration of ALLETE's Paid Time Off programs.


* Assist in preparation of monthly and quarterly internal reporting.


* Ensure compliance and accuracy of quarterly tax filings and regulations.


* Process test payrolls to verify and approve implementation of system enhancements and patches to production system.


* Serve as the initial point of contact for internal and external payroll inquiries.


* Prepare payroll related journal entries and perform account reconciliations monthly and quarterly.

REQUIRED EDUCATION:


* Bachelor's degree is required.
+ Candidates completing their degree by June 30, 2025 will be considered.
+ Coursework focusing on Human Resources, Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or relevant professional designation is preferred.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:


* No experience is required.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:


* One year or more of experience with payroll administration, processing time and attendance, and payroll and HRMS systems to include the following is strongly preferred:
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