Red River Commodities Inc · 13 hours ago
Senior Payroll Specialist
Fargo, ND
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$65K/yr - $75K/yr
3+ years expRed River Commodities is a leading processor of sunflower seeds and specialty grains, specializing in high-quality, nutritious food products. As a Senior Payroll Specialist, you will take ownership of the full payroll cycle, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and process optimization while collaborating with HR and Finance. This role is crucial for enhancing the employee experience and supporting the company's operational success.
Food ProcessingOrganic Food
Responsibilities
Lead bi‑weekly payroll processing with a high degree of accuracy, timeliness, and consistency
Oversee complex payroll changes, including new hires, terminations, pay adjustments, bonuses, commissions, and special payments
Process and audit payroll transactions such as benefits, garnishments, taxes, and deductions
Review and validate timekeeping data, wage calculations, and multi‑state payroll requirements
Ensure payroll practices comply with federal, state, and local wage‑and‑hour laws, tax regulations, and internal policies
Monitor regulatory changes and proactively implement updates to payroll processes and documentation
Oversee payroll tax reporting and year‑end activities, including W‑2s, 1095s, and other required filings
Support internal controls and risk‑mitigation efforts related to payroll compliance
Prepare, analyze, and distribute payroll reports for HR, Finance, and leadership
Provide insights and recommendations based on payroll data trends
Support financial audits, budgeting, and forecasting with accurate payroll data
Maintain accurate and audit‑ready payroll and employee records
Ensure timekeeping, tax withholdings, benefits, and deduction information is updated and accurate
Uphold data integrity across payroll and HR systems
Serve as the senior escalation point for payroll questions, discrepancies, and complex issues
Provide clear, professional guidance to employees and managers
Resolve issues with a customer‑focused, solutions‑oriented approach
Lead or support internal and external payroll audits
Drive payroll‑related projects, including process improvements, system enhancements, and policy updates
Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and strengthen compliance
Maintain payroll systems and ensure accurate configuration and data flow
Recommend and support system upgrades, enhancements, and integrations
Manage user access, permissions, and security settings
Create, update, and maintain payroll SOPs and compliance documentation
Provide coaching, training, and support to HR team members on payroll processes and best practices
Partner with HR, Finance, and other departments to support onboarding/offboarding, benefits administration, and cross‑functional initiatives
Contribute to broader people‑operations projects that enhance the employee experience
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, HR, or related field—or equivalent experience
Minimum of 3–5 years of hands‑on payroll administration experience, ideally in a multi‑state environment
Strong experience with payroll systems (ADP a plus) and advanced Excel skills
Preferred
Tech‑Savvy: Skilled with payroll systems and advanced Excel functionality
Compliance‑Focused: Deep understanding of payroll tax laws and wage‑and‑hour regulations
Detail‑Obsessed: You catch discrepancies before they become issues
Analytical Problem Solver: You troubleshoot with clarity, speed, and accuracy
Discreet & Trustworthy: You handle sensitive information with the highest level of confidentiality
Clear Communicator: Able to explain payroll topics in a friendly, approachable way
Organized & Efficient: You manage multiple deadlines with ease
Service‑Oriented: You enjoy supporting employees and delivering a positive experience
Benefits
On-demand pay available through Tapcheck
Paid time off
Paid Holidays
401k & company match
Profit Sharing
Employee Assistance Program
Company
Red River Commodities Inc
At Red River Commodities, it isn’t just about the sunflower seeds that go into our products, we cultivate connections, nourish communities, and pioneer innovation in the human and animal food sectors.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Joe Batcha, CPA
Chief Financial Officer
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