HRIS​/Payroll Specialist, Manufacturing

441 93rd Ave, Coon Rapids, MN 55433, USA

Posted Monday, January 19, 2026 at 7:00 AM

Own end-to-end payroll processing in Ceridian Dayforce

Work in a hands-on, onsite environment with visible impact on employees and operations

Support a 24/7 manufacturing workforce without an employee relations focus

Partner closely with HR and Finance in a growing organization

Enjoy variety — payroll, HRIS, and practical HR support all in one role

Position Summary

The HRIS / Payroll Specialist is responsible for the accurate, timely, and compliant processing of bi-weekly payroll and for the ongoing administration and support of the Human Resources Information System (HRIS). This role plays a critical onsite presence, supporting employees across all shifts in a 24/7 manufacturing environment through payroll execution, system integrity, onboarding logistics, and operational HR support. While payroll and HRIS are the primary focus, the role also provides hands-on administrative support to ensure smooth day‑to‑day HR operations, escalating employee relations matters to HR leadership as appropriate.

Key Responsibilities:

Payroll

• Process accurate and timely bi-weekly payroll using Ceridian Dayforce and IFS for multi-site, multi-shift operations
• Audit timekeeping, shift premiums, differentials, overtime, and pay codes supporting 24/7 schedules
• Manage payroll corrections, off-cycle payrolls, and year-end activities (W-2s, reconciliations)
• Serve as the primary point of contact for routine payroll questions and issue resolution
• Partner with Finance on payroll reconciliation and reporting

HRIS

• Maintain and administer employee data in Ceridian Dayforce and IFS
  , ensuring data accuracy and system integrity
• Support HRIS configuration, testing, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives across HR, Payroll, Time & Attendance, and Benefits modules
• Assist with audits, compliance reporting, and data requests
• Support HR process automation and system enhancements

Benefits Administration

• Support day-to-day benefits administration
  , including enrollments, life events, eligibility updates, and terminations
• Assist employees with routine benefits questions and navigation, escalating complex issues as needed
• Support open enrollment activities, including system setup, employee communications, and validation of elections
• Partner with HR and vendors to ensure accurate benefits data, billing, and reconciliation
• Maintain benefits-related records and ensure compliance documentation is complete and accurate

General HR & Office Support (Operational Focus)

• Provide onsite HR support for employees working 24/7 shift schedules
  , serving as a point of contact for routine HR, payroll, benefits, and system-related needs
• Support new hire onboarding logistics
  , including preparing onboarding packets, coordinating start-day activities, and ensuring system access is established
• Complete and maintain employment documentation
  , including I-9 verification
  , personnel files, and compliance records
• Coordinate badge access and basic facility access needs in partnership with IT.
• Assist with employee data changes in Dayforce and IFS related to job changes, status updates, and corrections
• Support administrative and office coordination tasks that keep daily operations running smoothly across both facilities (ordering lunches, supplies, setting up conference rooms, general office appearance items)
• Escalate employee relations matters, policy interpretation questions, or sensitive issues to HR leadership as appropriate

Required Qualifications:

• Associate’s Degree in HR, Business Administration or related field (experience in lieu of degree is acceptable)
• 3+ years of experience in payroll, HRIS, and/or benefits administration in Minnesota
• Hands‑on experience with Ceridian Dayforce (or other applicable software), particularly Payroll
• Experience supporting hourly and salaried employees in a 24/7 or shift‑based operation
• Working knowledge of payroll, benefits, and wage & hour compliance
• High attention to detail with strong organizational and problem‑solving skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in HR, Business Administration or related field
• Experience…