Payroll Specialist
Hennepin County Medical Center, Minneapolis, MN, United States
Job Summary
Payroll Specialist – Full‑time position in the Payroll & HR Systems team. This role is hybrid with 3 days on campus and 2 days remote (subject to change).
Equity Statement
We believe equity is essential for optimal health outcomes and are committed to achieving optimal health for all by actively eliminating barriers due to racism, poverty, gender identity, and other determinants of health. We are committed to equitable care and working in an environment that celebrates, promotes, and protects diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
Purpose
Assists leaders with PeopleSoft Time & Labor issues and responds to payroll inquiries from Hennepin Healthcare employees. Performs all tasks required in a full‑service payroll office such as garnishment and child support administration, union dues deductions, calculation of retroactive salary adjustments, and the preparation of manual check requests to solve employee payment issues.
Responsibilities
Monitor and process timesheets for employees utilizing Time & Attendance System.
Provide outstanding customer service to staff and leaders by providing timely and accurate feedback to payroll inquiries.
Enter garnishment specifications in the PeopleSoft HCM System and ensure proper, timely handling of court‑ordered wage assignments.
Reconcile child support and all other wage assignment payments to ensure that payments reach the designated vendor.
Audit retroactive salary adjustments and calculate underpayments/overpayments as required and process necessary corrections.
Manage the direct deposit reversal & replacement process.
Manage the void & replacement check process.
Manage the off‑cycle check creation process.
Manage regular audit queries to ensure data integrity and distribute payroll‑related reports.
Manage MetroTransit and PTO for Fitness programs.
Investigate, review and make suggestions for process improvements within the PeopleSoft HCM System that provide maximum benefits of a fully automated payroll system.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Three years of office clerical experience
OR an approved equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Two years of PeopleSoft HR or Payroll experience.
Fundamental Payroll Certification or Certified Payroll Professional as a plus.
Knowledge of payroll regulatory standards and procedures.
Knowledge of applicable computer system and payroll software programs.
Skill in working independently, multitasking and prioritizing projects to meet deadlines.
Total Rewards Package
Competitive pay rate based on skills, licensure/certifications, education, experience related to this position, and internal equity.
Extensive benefits program that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short and Long‑term Term Disability Insurance, Retirement Funds, Paid Time Off, Tuition reimbursement, and license and Certification reimbursement (Available ONLY for benefit eligible positions).
For a complete list of benefits, visit our career site.
Additional Information
Department:
Payroll & HR Systems
Primary Location:
MN – Minneapolis – Downtown Campus
Standard Hours/FTE Status:
FTE = 1.00 (80 hours per pay period)
Shift Detail:
Day
Job Level:
Staff
Employee Status:
Regular
Eligible for Benefits:
Yes
Union Type:
Union
Salary Range:
$23.47 – $31.20
Job Posting Date:
Apr 24 2026
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Payroll Specialist – Full‑time position in the Payroll & HR Systems team. This role is hybrid with 3 days on campus and 2 days remote (subject to change).
Equity Statement
We believe equity is essential for optimal health outcomes and are committed to achieving optimal health for all by actively eliminating barriers due to racism, poverty, gender identity, and other determinants of health. We are committed to equitable care and working in an environment that celebrates, promotes, and protects diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
Purpose
Assists leaders with PeopleSoft Time & Labor issues and responds to payroll inquiries from Hennepin Healthcare employees. Performs all tasks required in a full‑service payroll office such as garnishment and child support administration, union dues deductions, calculation of retroactive salary adjustments, and the preparation of manual check requests to solve employee payment issues.
Responsibilities
Monitor and process timesheets for employees utilizing Time & Attendance System.
Provide outstanding customer service to staff and leaders by providing timely and accurate feedback to payroll inquiries.
Enter garnishment specifications in the PeopleSoft HCM System and ensure proper, timely handling of court‑ordered wage assignments.
Reconcile child support and all other wage assignment payments to ensure that payments reach the designated vendor.
Audit retroactive salary adjustments and calculate underpayments/overpayments as required and process necessary corrections.
Manage the direct deposit reversal & replacement process.
Manage the void & replacement check process.
Manage the off‑cycle check creation process.
Manage regular audit queries to ensure data integrity and distribute payroll‑related reports.
Manage MetroTransit and PTO for Fitness programs.
Investigate, review and make suggestions for process improvements within the PeopleSoft HCM System that provide maximum benefits of a fully automated payroll system.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Three years of office clerical experience
OR an approved equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Two years of PeopleSoft HR or Payroll experience.
Fundamental Payroll Certification or Certified Payroll Professional as a plus.
Knowledge of payroll regulatory standards and procedures.
Knowledge of applicable computer system and payroll software programs.
Skill in working independently, multitasking and prioritizing projects to meet deadlines.
Total Rewards Package
Competitive pay rate based on skills, licensure/certifications, education, experience related to this position, and internal equity.
Extensive benefits program that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short and Long‑term Term Disability Insurance, Retirement Funds, Paid Time Off, Tuition reimbursement, and license and Certification reimbursement (Available ONLY for benefit eligible positions).
For a complete list of benefits, visit our career site.
Additional Information
Department:
Payroll & HR Systems
Primary Location:
MN – Minneapolis – Downtown Campus
Standard Hours/FTE Status:
FTE = 1.00 (80 hours per pay period)
Shift Detail:
Day
Job Level:
Staff
Employee Status:
Regular
Eligible for Benefits:
Yes
Union Type:
Union
Salary Range:
$23.47 – $31.20
Job Posting Date:
Apr 24 2026
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