Payroll Supervisor

If you like to work with people in a family atmosphere, enjoy great benefits and provide unequaled personal service to every customer, consider a career with Bell Bank.

Company Information:

Bell Bank was founded in 1966 and headquartered in Fargo, North Dakota. It is the largest family-and employee-owned bank in the upper Midwest, and one of the largest in the nation, with assets of more than $10 billion. Bell Bank has full-service banking locations in North Dakota, Minnesota and Arizona. Bell has empowered more than $27 million in charitable giving through its unique Pay It Forward initiative, through which every employee chooses each year how to help individuals, families and organizations in need.

Bell Bank has been recognized as a top workplace by American Banker, Forbes and Fortune.

If you want to work for an established, growing, forward-looking organization with world-class employees, this is the place for you. Let Bell Bank be your destination workplace.

Bell’s Values:

As stewards, dedicated to the growth and reputation of this independently owned organization, we are committed to:

• Promoting and sustaining our family atmosphere.
• Providing unequaled personal service to each and every customer.
• “Paying it forward” by giving back to the communities we serve.

Our Bottom Line:

Happy Employees! Happy Customers!

Job Summary:

The Payroll Supervisor is responsible for managing the payroll department’s daily operations and ensuring that accurate payrolls are processed for all employees in a timely manner. This position will manage the payroll staff, oversee payroll processing and reporting, provide customer service to internal and external customers, and ensure compliance with applicable federal and state laws. The responsibilities of this position also require a high level of confidentiality to be maintained at all times.

Primary Duties:

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the payroll department, including the processing of payroll every two weeks and monthly commission payments.
• Review and analyze employee time cards, payroll records, and reports to ensure the accuracy of totals before submitting the payroll run and final payment.
• Ensure payroll is processed timely and accurately in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations. Complete research on related regulations to ensure proper employee setup.
• Answer questions and provide customer service to internal and external customers regarding payroll matters.
• Ensure compliance with payroll-related regulations regarding wage garnishments, taxes, and other deductions.
• Train and supervise payroll staff and ensure payroll staff is organized to meet deadlines.
• Maintain the confidentiality of all employee information and payroll records.
• Enhance documented procedures to ensure all processes are covered in detail.
• Work with ADP to resolve system issues, payroll notice adjustments, and any other related system enhancements.
• Collaborate with various internal teams to create payroll reports and represent the payroll team in any ADP-specific projects.
• Provide reports and answer questions from external and internal auditors regarding payroll processes.
• Evaluate internal controls relating to payroll processing to ensure approvals and reconcilements are appropriately segregated.
• Assist with administration of access to the bank’s budget and financial reporting system. Stay current with manager role changes and update related access in the budget system to ensure the employee has appropriate access as determined by the Controller.
• Work with the Controller to process payroll-related functions within the budget system.
• Provide backup assistance for other payroll positions.
• Assist with accounting team tasks as directed by the Controller. This may include reporting, budgeting, month end processing, recording journal entries, and serving as a backup to other accounting roles.
• Know by name and face as many customers and employees as possible, calling them by name as often as possible.
• Know and practice LOCBUTN, our Golden Rules, and Bell Bank Customer Service Standards.
• Know, understand, and live the company values and bottom line.
• Conduct activities consistent with established Bell Bank policies, procedures and systems, the Bell Bank Employee Conduct policies, the Bank Secrecy Act and all applicable state and federal laws and regulations.
• All employees are responsible for information security, including compliance with policies and standards which protect sensitive information.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Skills Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business or related field.
• Five or more years of professional payroll experience in a corporate environment is required.
• Candidate with the Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification is preferred.
• Prior supervisory experience is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of payroll laws and regulations.
• Demonstrated experience in related payroll software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent time management skills with high attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to multi-task and meet specific deadlines in a fast-paced environment, while working with minimal supervision.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work with others throughout the organization.
• High degree of confidentiality, integrity, and professionalism.

Bell Bank provides competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package.

Bell Bank

Equal Opportunity Employer