Payroll Specialist

Location: St. Paul, MN

Looking for a rewarding career? Johnson Brothers is a leading family-owned distributor of wine, spirits, and beer, delivering exceptional service since 1953. We proudly represent the world’s top beverage brands and are committed to excellence, innovation, and growth. Johnson Brothers offers exciting opportunities in a variety of areas.

The Payroll Specialist is responsible for supporting accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing for a multi-state workforce. This role performs payroll audits, reviews timekeeping records, reconciles payroll data, administers garnishments, and assists with payroll tax and year-end activities. The Payroll Specialist partners closely with Human Resources, Finance, managers, and employees to ensure payroll accuracy, regulatory compliance, and exceptional customer service.

Process payroll transactions accurately and timely for all employees.

Review employee time sheets and audit timekeeping records to ensure payroll accuracy and compliance with company policies.

Generate, review, and analyze payroll-related reports in Workday.

Audit payroll transactions and payroll processes to identify, investigate, and resolve discrepancies.

Support the processing and validation of weekly and bi-weekly payroll cycles.

Partner with Human Resources on payroll-related activities, including leave administration, benefits processing, and time-tracking audits.

Manage wage attachments and garnishments, including child support orders, tax levies, agency correspondence, system setup, payment processing, and employee communications.

Monitor and respond to payroll inbox inquiries, providing timely and professional support to employees and managers.

Assist with year-end payroll activities, including W-2 preparation, reconciliations, audits, and regulatory reporting.

Reconcile payroll taxes and assist with payroll tax filings and related audits.

Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations and company policies.

Establish and maintain positive working relationships with employees, managers, and business partners.

Assist with State Agency tax notices

Perform other duties as assigned.