Job Details

Salary: $33.76 - $43.37 Hourly
Location : Brooklyn Park, MN
Job Type: Regular Part-Time Limited Benefits (20-29.99 Hrs)
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 2026-00020-SK
Department: Administration
Division: Human Resources
Opening Date: 02/18/2026
Closing Date: 3/4/2026 11:59 PM Central
Vacancies: 1
Address: City Hall, 5200 85th Avenue North, Brooklyn Park, MN
Posting Type: Open to the public

Position Summary

The Payroll Technician ensures accurate and timely bi-weekly payroll for the City's workforce of over 450 regular employees and a dynamic number of over 300 seasonal employees. Along with one other employee, this position collaboratively works on the full payroll cycle, maintains employee records, and processes changes such as new hires, pay updates, and direct deposits.

This position serves on the nine-member Human Resources team as a trusted resource for employees by providing clear, respectful payroll support and delivering responsive customer service to internal staff and external partners. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented payroll professional who values fairness, accuracy, and contributing to an equitable workplace.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensures all timesheets are submitted and approved.
• Prepares and formats electronic files for upload from specialized timecard systems. Includes verifying and correcting time entries as needed, including FMLA, overtime, etc.
• Co-manages the payroll email inbox. Ensures all tasks and requests received via email are completed and files emails in the appropriate folders.
• Conducts reviews of onboarding documents to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations. This includes I-9 documents, direct deposit information, W-4's, etc.
• Enters new employee demographic and payroll information into HRIS and timecard systems, if applicable, by retrieving necessary electronic documents. Emails employees with instructions for accessing the payroll and timekeeping system.
• Ability to interpret and apply federal, state and bargaining contract language to process payroll, including retirement plans, overtime, severance, effective dates and deductions.
• Provides internal customer service by responding to employees' questions regarding payroll, how to change W-4s, addresses, etc, and administrative support to the Human Resources team and participates in City initiatives.
• Provides external customer service to mortgage companies and other vendors by completing employment verifications.
• Completes annual reporting and updates employee status files for the state retirement plan and prepares various reports as requested.
• Verifies accuracy and processes payroll updates for current employees, such as pay changes, terminations, direct deposit changes, W-4 changes, etc.
• Reviews payment files for accuracy, including identifying and resolving discrepancies and makes corrections as necessary.
• Reviews all seasonal employees to verify they remain ineligible for Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA). If eligibility changes, notifies the supervisor and enrolls the employee in the PERA plan.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum and Desired Qualifications

Education
Associate's degree in finance, payroll, human resources or related field.

Experience
Two years of experience in finance, payroll, or human resources.

Licenses/Certifications
None.
Equivalency
An equivalent combination of education and experience closely related to the duties of the position MAY be considered.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrates strong attention to detail and time management skills.
• Demonstrates proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications, with specific emphasis on Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Ability to exercise sound independent judgment to solve problems in compliance with established policies, procedures, and practices.
• Ability to independently organize and coordinate work, set priorities, manage multiple assignments, and work successfully within deadlines and time constraints.
• Ability to respect and maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information, issues, and projects in accordance with Data Practices guidelines.
• Ability to accurately interpret and explain complex information.
• Ability to clearly, concisely, and effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
• Ability to interact with, develop, and maintain positive and professional working relationships at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to relate to and collaborate effectively with people from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, racial, and ethnic backgrounds.
• Ability to provide a level of customer service that meets or exceeds customer expectations.
• Embraces and engages in a cultural shift toward Continuous Improvement.
• Proven ability and demonstrated commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace that supports racial equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Desired Qualifications

• Three or more years' experience performing activities in the payroll process cycle.
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Fundamental Payroll Certificate (FPC).
• Experience with timekeeping software and HRIS payroll software applications or similar applications e.g., Kronos and New World ERP.
• Previous experience using or familiarity with applicant tracking software and electronic onboarding systems and records management systems (e.g., NEOGOV and Laserfiche)
• Experience in payroll administration in a large municipality, similar agency, or private organization with 450+ employees.
• Strong knowledge of payroll laws, concepts, and practices and maintains a high level of integrity and confidentiality.
• Knowledge of state and federal time off laws/statutes including FMLA, Earned Sick & Safe Time (ESST) and Minnesota Paid Leave.
• Bachelor's degree in human resources, finance, accounting, or related field.
• Previous experience working with diverse populations.
• Fluency in Spanish, Hmong, Russian, Somali, Lao or Vietnamese language(s).

Working ConditionsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully and safely perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to fully and safely perform the essential duties.

• Core business hours are set by departments based on operational needs. Alternative schedules can be arranged, but must comply with the City's Alternative Work Arrangement policy.
• Regular part-time (maximum 1559 hours annually), non-exempt, non-union position that will work 25-29 hours per week, Monday-Friday.
  Part-time Limited Benefits - Sick and vacation are earned at a pro-rated rate. PERA Life, Flex Spending, and Deferred Comp eligible. This position is NOT eligible for Medical or Dental Insurance/Benefits.
• Prolonged periods of sitting.
• Office environment and fieldwork; exposure to computer screens; working closely with others, frequent interruptions.
• Must be able to lift and carry or otherwise move 5-10 pounds occasionally.
• High attention to detail and deadlines.

Brooklyn Park is a thriving northwestern suburb of Minneapolis and the sixth largest city in the state with over 86,000 residents and 30,000 jobs. As the 11th fastest growing city in Minnesota, the city has become even more vibrant because of our remarkable racial and cultural diversity. Fifty-four percent of residents are people of color, 22 percent are foreign-born, and more than a quarter speak a language other than English at home.

Our Vision, Values, and Goals

Additional Information
Resume Requested:
To help us evaluate candidates' education, experience and skills, we are asking all candidates to attach a resume and cover letter to their application to be considered for this position.

Department/Division: Administration/Human Resources

Anticipated Rate of Pay: $33.76-$37.88, depending on qualifications

We welcome applications from all individuals, including (but not limited to): people of all abilities, persons of color, Veterans, LGBTQ+ and women. If you need these materials in an alternate format or if you have a disability-related need and need assistance with the application process, please contact Human Resources at either 763-###-#### or via e-mail at
Regular, full-time City of Brooklyn Park employees (40 or more hours per week) are eligible for a benefits package including:

Vacation

• New employees generally earn 10 days of vacation per year
• Vacation accruals increase with longevity up to a maximum of 20 days per year

Sick Leave

• Sick leave is accrued at the rate of 12 days per year with unlimited accumulation

Holidays

• 12 paid holidays per year
• 1 floating holiday to be used any day in the year with supervisor approval

Health Insurance:

• Employees may choose a health plan with an option to waive coverage if covered under another qualified plan
• The City contributes a portion to the cost of health insurance
• Available to City of Brooklyn Park employees working 30 or more hours per week

Dental Insurance

• Employees may choose between two dental plans with an option to waive coverage if covered under another qualified plan

Life Insurance

• The City provides term life insurance with an option for employees to purchase additional and dependent term life insurance at group rates

Disability Insurance

• Short-term disability insurance available at group rates
• Long-term disability insurance available at group rates

Retirement

• Public Employee's Retirement Association (PERA) pension plan (employer/employee contributions)
• Optional 457 pre-tax and post-tax (Roth) deferred compensation plans for tax-deferred retirement savings

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

• Reimbursement account for health care and daycare expenses using pre-tax contributions

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Employee Assistance Program provides confidential counseling and referral services

Fitness

• Free on-site fitness facilities; Wellness program and fitness classes offered

Direct Deposit (mandatory)

• Payroll checks are automatically deposited into designated account(s) on payday

Regular, part-time benefited City of Brooklyn Park employees (20-29 hours per week) are not eligible for Health Insurance, but are eligible for the following benefits:

• Sick and Vacation at a pro-rated rate
• Decreasing Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account(s)
• Deferred Compensation, if enrolled.

Seasonal/Temporary employees

• Temporary, Seasonal, and non-benefited part-time employees earn one hour of Sick Leave for every 30 hours worked by an employee, up to a maximum of 48 hours of Sick Leave per year.

Benefits may differ based on union contracts for employees represented by a collective bargaining unit. This summary is for information only and is subject to change or revocation without notice. This summary shall not constitute a contract or guarantee, express or implied.
01

Which best describes your highest level of education in the areas of payroll, finance or human resources?

• No degree
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Associate's degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree
• Degree in unrelated field

02

Which best describes your level of experience in finance, payroll or human resources?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year to less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 4 years
• 4 years to less than 5 years
• 5 years to less than 6 years
• 6 years to less than 7 years
• 7 years or more

03

Which level best describes your experience in performing activities in the full payroll process cycle?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year to less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 4 years
• 4 years to less than 5 years
• 5 years to less than 6 years
• 6 years to less than 7 years
• 7 years or more

04

What is the average number of employees you are responsible for processing payroll and timesheets for in a 2-week pay period?

• I do not have experience processing payroll
• 1 to less than 50
• 50 to less than 150
• 150 to less than 250
• 250 to less than 350
• 350 to less than 450
• 450 to less than 550
• 550 to less than 650
• 650 or more

05

How many years of experience do you have with timekeeping software/payroll software applications or similar applications i.e., Kronos and New World ERP.

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year to less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 4 years
• 4 years to less than 5 years
• 5 years of more

06

How many years of experience do you have in a public sector union environment, preferably in a local municipality with over 400 employees?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year to less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 4 years
• 4 years to less than 5 years
• 5 years or more

07

Do you have a Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Fundamental Payroll Certificate (FPC)?

• Yes
• No

08

What is your connection with the City of Brooklyn Park?

• None apply
• Current Brooklyn Park Resident
• Active Member of Community Group in Brooklyn Park
• Currently enrolled in school in Brooklyn Park
• BrookLynk Alumni
• Other

Required Question