Senior Payroll Administrator

About Blue Cross

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota is one of the most recognized and trusted health care brands in the world with 2.5 million members. We're committed to reinventing health care to improve health for our members and the community. We hope you'll join us.

How Is This Role Important to Our Work?

This position leads the bi-weekly processing of payroll for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota and Stella Resources Co., Inc. in compliance with company policy and all federal, state, and local regulations. This includes managing payroll preparation, reporting and record retention. Assesses and documents payroll processes and procedures and implements changes as needed. Primary responsibilities for this position could include tax filing, inbound and outbound integrations, payroll account reconciliations, time tracking, garnishments, and leave administration.

A Day in the Life:

• Manage integrity of payroll system to ensure compliance with changing laws and regulations.

• Work closely with HRIS partner on requirements and coordinate testing by payroll team as needed for payroll configuration changes and periodic system releases.

• Ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations by studying existing and new legislation, enforcing adherence to those regulations, and advising management on needed actions.

• Ensure accurate and timely transmittal of periodic, quarterly, and annual tax filings, W-2 processing and any W-2C filings.

• Serve as team expert for payroll time tracking, including resolving issues and generating audit reports.

• Liaison with vendors, including ADP and Equifax.

• Partner with other areas as needed, such as HR Business Partners, Benefits and Compensation.

• Develops communications to associates on payroll related issues and communicate with areas within the organization to ensure information sharing.

• Coordinate, manage and provide data for internal and external audits as required along with required and requested reporting throughout the organization. Responsible for setting and maintaining audit schedule to be proactive for audit requirements.

• Critically review and analyze current payroll procedures to recommend and implement changes leading to process improvement and best practices.

• Build customer relationships and resolve customer issues.

• Act as back-up for other payroll team members.

Nice to Have:

• Bachelor's degree.

• Certified Payroll Professional CPP certificate is desirable.

• Experience with report-writing, report evaluation and analysis.

Required Skills and Experiences:

• 5+ years of related professional experience. All relevant experience including work, education, transferable skills, and military experience will be considered.

• Current knowledge of payroll procedures, practices, wage and hour regulations and taxes.

• Advanced user of Microsoft Excel.

• Ability to analyze information, develop sound recommendations and present data to provide effective decision making.

• Experience with an integrated payroll system, preferably Workday.

• Communication and interpersonal skills to include effective oral and written communication and the ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships.

• Planning skills to include problem solving and project coordination.

• Organization skills to include objective decision-making.

• Customer service skills.

Role Designation:

Hybrid Remote

Role designation definition: Teleworking is working full time remote. Hybrid is a combination of working onsite and remotely. Onsite is full-time onsite.

Make a difference

Blue Cross is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer that values diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Reasonable Accommodation for Job Seekers with a Disability: If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to talent.acquisition@bluecrossmn.com.

All roles require a high school diploma (or equivalency) and legal authorization to work in the U.S.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota and Blue Plus are nonprofit independent licensees of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.