HRIS, Payroll & Benefits Manager in Howard Lake, Minnesota at Forsman Farms Inc

The HRIS, Payroll & Benefits Manager leads the company’s HRIS strategy, configuration, reporting, and system optimization efforts in partnership with internal leaders and external vendors. This role is responsible for improving system functionality, driving data integrity, and expanding reporting and analytics capabilities that support better workforce decision-making.

In addition, this role oversees payroll and benefits operations across multiple sites, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant processing. The ideal candidate brings strong HRIS experience and systems thinking, with working knowledge of payroll and benefits processes.

HRIS Leadership & System Support

• Serve as the primary HRIS partner across HR, Operations, Finance, IT, and vendor teams.
• Lead system configuration, workflows, security roles, and ongoing HRIS optimization efforts.
• Support HRIS upgrades, integrations, testing, and enhancements.
• Drive data integrity through audits, validation, and standardized processes.
• Identify opportunities for automation, process improvement, and system efficiencies.
• Ensure HRIS tools effectively support HR functions including onboarding, timekeeping, benefits, and payroll processes.

Payroll & Benefits Administration

• Process multi-site payroll processing ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with applicable regulations.
• Administer employee benefits programs including medical, dental, vision, retirement, leave programs, and related processes.
• Lead open enrollment, benefits changes, reconciliations, and vendor coordination.
• Ensure compliance with payroll and benefits regulations
• Partner with HR and Finance on payroll audits, reporting, reconciliations, and year-end activities.
• Serve as a resource for payroll and benefits questions from employees and leaders.

Reporting & Analytics

• Design and maintain HRIS reports and dashboards related to workforce, payroll, benefits, and labor trends.
• Provide actionable insights to HR and Operations leaders to support decision-making.
• Deliver recurring and ad hoc reporting for leadership, compliance, and operational needs.
• Maintain and update HR SharePoint resources for leaders, ensuring content is accurate, accessible and aligned with current processes, policies and tools.

Training & Support

• Provide HRIS and payroll system training for managers, supervisors, and employees.
• Develop user guides, documentation, and process resources to support system adoption.
• Troubleshoot system issues and provide end-user support across the organization.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in HRIS, HR operations, payroll, and benefits administration.
• Strong HRIS experience including system configuration, reporting, analytics, or system support required.
• Working knowledge of payroll and benefits processes.
• Understanding of payroll and benefits compliance (ACA, FMLA, COBRA, wage and hour laws).
• Strong analytical skills with advanced Excel and reporting capability.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external vendors.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.