Payroll Specialist

Internal Close Date: November 5, 2026 Grade Level: N-1 Salary: $28.47 - 42.70 per hour Note: Starting pay rates are ultimately determined by the scope of the position, the candidate's relevant experience, and internal equity.

New employees typically start in the lower half of range, but experts in their field may be considered for starting pay rates in the top half of the range.

Department/Location: Human Resources Dept / 1001 Washington Ave N Summary The primary purpose of this position is to manage the full payroll process and ensure accurate, timely, and compliant processing of MPHAs bi-weekly payroll, while also serving as a key link between Human Resources, Finance, and employees.

All activities must support the Minneapolis Public Housing Authoritys (MPHA or Authority) mission, vision, and values.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities The position duties and responsibilities listed below describe the general nature and scope of work.

Other responsibilities, duties, and skills may be required and assigned, as needed.

Ensure the accurate and timely processing of MPHAs bi-weekly payroll in MPHAs HRIS system.

Audits and analyzes timecards for accurate completion and compliance with MPHAs policies, and to identifies any that are unapproved or missing hours, misuse of time/time off.

Sends notices to employees and their supervisor for correction.

Reviews and verifies hours worked, calculated wages, deductions, overtime, etc., and issues paychecks or direct deposit.

Processes, responds to, and follows through on court-ordered deductions, such as child support, levies, and garnishments, and dues deductions from unions.

Completes and communicates basic verification of work requests.

Coordinates with the Human Resources Senior Coordinator-Benefits and Leaves Administrator on Leaves Administration and Workers Compensation Payroll processing.

Enters top-off hours for approved leave of absence.

Process Tuition Reimbursement Program RequestsAs assigned, responds to data requests for information from law firms, other departments, and MPHAs General Counsel relative to research, data collection, and report preparations concerning lawsuits, information requests, etc.Assists with compliance projects, EEO-4 Report, Pay Equity report, Annual Compliance Report, HR related surveys, etc.Prepares the reports used by Human Resources to verify and make payroll deductions.Reviews and updates payroll-related procedures and instructions.Maintains payroll-related data in HRISAs necessary, works with the HRIS representative to develop tools to enhance the ability to deploy payroll and employee timekeeping.

Ensures payroll activities adhere to federal, state, and local tax laws, as well as company policies.Prepares payroll reports as requestedfor reporting, including payroll expenses, overtime, sick leave, and other relevant metrics.Addresses discrepancies such as overpayment, underpayment, or missing data and coordinates with Human Resources and Finance to resolve them.M...