Total Rewards & Payroll Specialist

Position:                        Total Rewards & Payroll Specialist
Location:                Sioux Falls


Job Description:
The Total Rewards & Payroll Specialist supports the design and administration of compensation, benefits, and payroll programs to ensure seamless, compliant, and employee-friendly experience. This role blends hands-on payroll processing with the strategic support of total rewards initiatives, including benchmarking, benefit renewals, compliance reporting, and employee communications. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and passionate about delivering accurate and timely service.
Responsibilities:

Payroll Processing

• Prepare, audit, and process bi-weekly (or semi-monthly) payroll for all employees, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local laws.
• Manage timekeeping data, review and input adjustments (e.g., bonuses, commissions, deductions), and ensure payroll accuracy.
• Maintain payroll records and respond to employee inquiries regarding pay, taxes, and deductions.
• Coordinate with Finance to reconcile payroll accounts and support audits as needed.
• Ensure accurate year-end processing, including W-2s and other tax filings.
• Partner with the HRIS/payroll vendor to maintain accurate tax setup, including new state and local tax registrations.
• Notify the payroll provider and internal stakeholders when hiring employees in new or remote states to ensure timely registration and compliance.
• Stay informed on tax law changes and multi-state payroll compliance requirements, escalating potential risks when necessary.

Compensation Support
 

• Assist with compensation benchmarking, salary structures, and job evaluation projects.
• Support annual merit and incentive processes with accurate data and reporting.
• Maintain compensation data and assist with market analysis.

Benefits Administration

• Serve as the primary internal point of contact for employee benefits questions related to medical, dental, vision, life, disability, wellness, and retirement plans.
• Coordinate day-to-day benefits activities such as enrollments, changes, terminations, and troubleshooting with employees and the benefits broker.
• Partner with the benefits broker on open enrollment planning, communication materials, and employee education.
• Support the distribution and tracking of required employee notices and assist with audit and documentation needs as requested by the broker or compliance team.
• Maintain accurate benefits data in the HRIS and ensure seamless integration between payroll and benefit deductions.
• Collaborate with the broker to ensure compliance with benefits regulations (e.g., ACA, COBRA, ERISA), but does not directly manage regulatory filings.

Compliance, Reporting & Systems

• Maintain data integrity within HRIS and payroll systems.
• Ensure compliance with payroll and benefits regulations.
• Prepare regular reports on payroll costs, benefits utilization, and total rewards metrics.

Employee Communication & Support

• Serve as a primary point of contact for employees’ questions about payroll and benefits.
• Create and deliver clear communications regarding compensation, benefits, and pay processes.

Education & Other Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
• 2–4 years of experience in payroll processing, compensation, or benefits administration.
• Experience with HRIS and payroll systems (e.g., ADP, Paylocity, Workday, UKG).

• Strong knowledge of payroll regulations and tax laws.
• Excellent analytical and Excel skills; comfort working with HR data.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive employee information.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Bonus points if you have:

• An eagerness to learn and grow your leadership skills
• A drive to succeed, a sense of urgency, and a passion for your work
• An all-around team player attitude
   

Competitive pay with bonus, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes, but not limited to:

• 401(k) + company match up to 4%
• Long Term Incentive program
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Annual HSA contribution of $1,650
• Life insurance, disability, and critical illness
• Birthday holiday
• 2 floating Community Days
• Free snacks and drinks in the office
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Generous PTO, including Paid Parental Leave
• $2,000 Vacation Incentive Plan after 3 years + $1,000 Sabbatical Day
• Community funds, wellness funds, and more

Learn more about our benefits by viewing our 2025 Employee Benefits Brochure.

Goal Solutions, LLC (“Goal” or the “Company”) is an innovative consumer loan servicing and asset management company providing comprehensive and customizable solutions driven by technology, analytics, and industry expertise.

Directly or through its subsidiaries, GSS Data Services, Launch Servicing (“Launch”) and Turnstile Capital Management (“TCM”), Goal provides primary servicing, asset management, collections management, direct collections, administration, and treasury services. Key markets we serve include residential solar, home improvement, student finance, and a growing number of personal loan providers. Currently Goal serves a variety of clients including hedge funds, traditional banks, ABS structures, insurance companies, investment banks, and colleges and universities with over $30B in assets under management.

Goal will continue to grow the business both organically and through acquisitions. Senior Goal leadership has been working together for over fifteen years and we pride ourselves and our work on our mission, values, culture, and service to our community. Our company is headquartered in San Diego, CA and has been named “Best Places to Work” by the San Diego Business Journal since 2015.

The Job Description is intended to be a general representation of the responsibilities and requirements of the job. However, the description may not be all-inclusive, and responsibilities and requirements are subject to change.

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and employment applicants without regard to unlawful considerations of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, sensory, physical, or mental disability, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, job assignment, compensation, promotion, benefits, training, discipline, and termination. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.

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