Human Resources And Payroll Manager

Human Resources & Payroll Manager

The Minnesota Discovery Center (MDC) is the museum of the Iron Range — where history, culture, and community come together. We're looking for a detail-oriented, people-focused professional to join our team as our Human Resources & Payroll Manager. If you're ready to grow your HR career while making a difference in a mission-driven nonprofit, this role offers a balance of people, process, and purpose.

As our HR & Payroll Manager, you'll keep the organization running smoothly by supporting our employees and managing payroll. Your work will touch every corner of MDC:

• Process bi-weekly payroll and ensure accuracy with wages, benefits, and deductions.
• Manage onboarding, offboarding, and day-to-day HR administration.
• Guide employees through benefits enrollment and HR-related questions.
• Maintain accurate personnel and payroll records while ensuring compliance.
• Support recruiting efforts and help foster a positive, engaging workplace culture.
• Manage recruitment and onboarding of volunteers.
• Develop, manage and interpret policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Stay current and compliant with state and federal regulations as related to employment rules and regulations.
• Manage unemployment and worker's compensation claims.
• Develop employee engagement wellness and appreciation events and programs.
• Administration functions for board meetings including printing board packets and taking board minutes. Posting for board vacancies and keeping board term records.

Qualifications:

• Human Resources Management degree (preferred)
• 2+ years of payroll or HR experience (nonprofit experience a plus).
• Familiarity with payroll systems (ADP preferred) and HR software (BambooHR).
• Knowledge of federal and Minnesota employment laws.
• Strong attention to detail and confidentiality.
• Excellent communication and people skills — approachable, professional, and a team player.

Working conditions:

• General office environment
• Must be able to sit for long periods of time
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions
• Weekdays, weekends, and evenings required as needed
• Full-time, non-exempt position

What we offer:

• Pay: $26.44 – $33.65/hour (approx. $55,000 – $70,000 annually, depending on experience).
• Benefits: Health, dental, AFLAC, retirement plan, employee discount program and generous PTO.
• A collaborative team environment where your contributions matter.
• The opportunity to be part of one of northern Minnesota's most unique cultural destinations.