HR & Payroll Specialist

At St Cloud Financial Credit Union, we are passionate about our vision to make a meaningful difference through human connection. Each employee will demonstrate our core values and mission: To make a difference for all, we advocate for people through a member-focused culture, an enthusiastic employee environment, and purposeful action within our community.

The HR & Payroll Specialist is responsible for administering and coordinating a variety of human resources and payroll functions, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant processing of payroll, benefits, and personnel actions. This role supports the full employee lifecycle from recruitment and onboarding through offboarding while maintaining compliance with applicable employment laws and promoting a positive, engaged workplace culture. The Specialist works collaboratively with HR leadership and management to ensure HR and payroll processes align with organizational goals, uphold our values, and foster an environment where employees are encouraged to thrive.

Key Responsibilities:

In this role, you will:

• Administer payroll processing for all employees, ensuring accurate and timely completion of wages, deductions, benefits, garnishments, and taxes while maintaining strict confidentiality.
• Support benefits administration, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, and 401(K). Assist with benefit enrollments, billing reconciliation, COBRA, and leave programs (FMLA, PFML, Maternity & Paternity Leave, LTD, & Vol STD).
• Ensure compliance with federal and state employment laws such as FLSA, FMLA, ADA, and ACA, assisting with audits, documentation, and policy updates as needed.
• Maintain accurate employee data in the HRIS and payroll systems, process personnel changes, and assist with HR reports, metrics, and internal controls.
• Coordinate onboarding activities, including preparing offer letters, background checks, new hire documentation, and new hire orientation.
• Assist with employee engagement initiatives, training coordination, and wellness programs that foster a positive workplace culture.
• Collaborate with HR and Finance teams to identify and implement process improvements and system efficiencies.
• Participate in special projects, audits, and cross-departmental initiatives that support organizational and HR goals.

Qualifications & Experience:

Experience: Three to five years of experience in human resources and payroll administration, preferably within a financial institution or similar environment.

Education:

(1) Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Accounting, or Business Administration; or

(2) an equivalent combination of education and related experience.

Certifications (Preferred):

PHR, SHRM-CP, or FPC/CPP certification preferred but not required.

Skills & Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of payroll laws, HR practices, and benefit administration.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) and HR/payroll systems such as ADP, Paylocity, UKG, etc.
• Familiarity with ACA, FMLA, COBRA, and employment law compliance.
• Excellent attention to detail, analytical and problem-solving abilities, and the ability to meet deadlines.
• Professional communication, confidentiality, and teamwork skills in a collaborative environment.

Performance Expectations

• Accurately and efficiently process payroll and benefits for all employees.
• Maintain compliant, confidential, and organized employee and payroll records.
• Provide responsive and professional HR and payroll support to employees and management.
• Foster a positive and inclusive culture consistent with our values and mission.
• Recommend process improvements to increase HR and payroll efficiency.
• Partner effectively with internal departments and leadership on HR and payroll initiatives.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.90 - $28.05 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Payroll/HR: 3 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Saint Cloud, MN 56301 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Saint Cloud, MN 56301: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person