Experienced Payroll Specialist

Summary CHS is seeking a detail‑oriented Payroll Specialist to join the Finance team. The role is responsible for executing accurate and timely payroll processing while ensuring compliance with applicable laws, policies, and internal controls. The ideal candidate will collaborate across HR, Benefits, and Accounting to support payroll operations, reporting, and audit activities. This is a hybrid position based out of the Inver Grove Heights office. Responsibilities Process payroll, including calculating timesheets, garnishments and handling terminations, as well as processing special actions and complying with all tax laws, payroll policies and internal controls. Respond to HR and Benefits requests and inquiries. Process daily, weekly and monthly file transfers and perform database management. Prepare HRIS reports in response to requests from internal users including HR, Accounting, IT and Payroll managers. Assist with internal audit functions and prepare the backup and audit trails for internal or external auditors. Produce payroll reports for management and assist with the development of ad‑hoc financial and operational reporting as needed. Perform other responsibilities as needed or assigned. Minimum Qualifications 1+ years of experience in Finance, Accounting, and/or Payroll High School diploma or GED Additional Qualifications Experience with automated payroll systems Strong interpersonal skills to provide recommendations, give presentations, and influence others Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, to obtain, share, verify & validate information Proficiency in MS Office suite Detail oriented, with focus on accuracy Pre‑employment screening is based on the job requirements and industry guidelines and may or may not be required for the position. If required, selected candidates must pass pre‑employment screenings to include all or a combination of drug, criminal, motor vehicle check, physical requirements and FMSCA Clearinghouse. Compensation and Benefits CHS offers a competitive total rewards package. Compensation includes a base wage and, depending on the position, may include other earnings such as bonus, incentives and commissions. Actual pay offered will vary based on multiple factors which may include, without limitation, experience, education, training, specialized skills and certifications, minimum wage/salary requirements under local law. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, wellness programs, life insurance, health and dependent care spending accounts, paid time off, 401(k), pension, profit sharing, short‑ and long‑term disability, tuition reimbursement and adoption assistance, subject to the eligibility requirements for each benefit plan. Equal Opportunity Employer CHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability. #J-18808-Ljbffr CHS Inc.