Payroll, Benefits & Leave Specialist

Company: JonnyPops
Location: Minneapolis
Posted on: February 17, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Who We Are: At JonnyPops, our team is empowered to make an impact at work every day from producing high-quality, innovative frozen novelties to spreading kindness one pop at a time. We look for bright and ambitious individuals who seek out challenges, thrive in fast-paced and high-growth environments, align with our core values, and get fulfilment from seeing their work transform the world around them. Based in Elk River, MN, JonnyPops develops, manufactures, distributes, and markets frozen novelties. Retailers from coast to coast including Target, Costco, Walmart, Publix, Kroger, Cub, along with thousands of regional and local grocers make JonnyPops part of their assortment. Growing from a dorm room start-up in 2012, JonnyPops’ mission is to make "A Better Pop for a Better World!" JonnyPops leads the frozen novelties space in innovation and uses simple ingredients with no artificial dyes. Every pop stick includes a kind deed, spreading kindness every day. Joining JonnyPops is an exciting opportunity to be part of high-growth brand and have a direct impact on the company’s success. Join our team and help us make “A Better Pop, for a Better World!” Job Summary: The Payroll, Benefits & Leave Specialist is responsible for the accurate, timely, and compliant administration of payroll, employee benefits, and leaves of absence for JonnyPops. This role serves as a critical operational partner to HR, Finance, and People Leaders, ensuring that payroll processing, benefit administration, and leave coordination are executed with precision, consistency, and strong internal controls. This position plays a hands-on role in day-to-day execution while also contributing to process improvement, system optimization, and compliance readiness. JonnyPops currently utilizes NetSuite (SuitePeople) as its core HRIS and payroll platform, and this role will be a primary system owner. Direct Manager : Director of Human Resources Direct Reports: N/A Cross-Functional Partners : Finance Work Hours/Location: Onsite Location: Plymouth, MN Essential Duties and Responsibilities Payroll Administration Process bi-weekly payroll for hourly, salaried, and temporary employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour laws. Review, validate, and import time and attendance data, resolve discrepancies in partnership with managers and HR. Maintain employee payroll records, including earnings, deductions, taxes, garnishments, and direct deposit information. Administer regulatory requirements such as wage garnishments, tax levies, and support orders. Partner with Finance on payroll reconciliations, general ledger alignment, audits, and year-end activities (i.e. W-2s). Prepare and deliver recurring and ad hoc payroll reports to support business needs and compliance. Support annual COLA and compensation reviews and ensure timely and accurate pay changes. Benefits Administration Administer all employee benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement, and voluntary benefits. Manage benefit enrollment, life event changes, and terminations within NetSuite and with external vendors. Serve as a primary point of contact for employee benefit questions, ensuring clear communication and timely resolution. Coordinate annual open enrollment activities, including system configuration, rate updates, employee communications, and vendor coordination. Reconcile monthly carrier invoices, resolve discrepancies, and partner with Finance to ensure timely payment. Coordinate COBRA administration with third-party administrators and manage workers’ compensation processes and reporting. Participate in benefit audits and data integrity reviews (i.e. 401(k), workers’ compensation, carrier audits). Leave of Absence (LOA) Management Administer all employee leaves of absence, including FMLA, state-paid leave programs (i.e. Minnesota Paid Leave), workers’ compensation, personal leaves, and company-sponsored leave benefits. Coordinate leave administration between employees, managers, payroll, benefits providers, and third-party administrators. Ensure accurate tracking of leave balances, pay coordination, benefit continuation, and return-to-work processes. Maintain compliant documentation and ensure consistent application of leave policies. May assume additional duties as necessary Food Safety Responsibilities: Clearly reflect food safety and quality as part of the JP brand, when planning and executing projects, and while interacting with relevant internal and external stakeholders. Adhere to systemwide GMPs, as expected of all JP personnel Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered. 3–7 years of progressive experience in payroll, benefits, and/or HR operations (level and title to align with experience). Hands-on experience administering payroll and benefits within an HRIS, NetSuite (SuitePeople) experience strongly preferred. Working knowledge of federal and state employment laws, wage and hour regulations, and leave requirements. Experience coordinating leave of absence programs and working with third-party administrators. Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and follow-through in a fast-paced environment. Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and discretion. Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and reporting tools. HR or payroll certifications (PHR, SHRM-CP/SCP, CPP) a plus. Expected Pay Range: 80,000 - 95,000 Hired candidates may be eligible to receive additional compensation in the form of bonuses and/or commissions. Benefits JonnyPops offers a competitive benefits package which includes the following: Medical/Health Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance HSA FSA DCFSA Life & AD&D Insurance Short & Long Term Disability FTO/PTO EAP Programs Paid Holidays Employee Referral Program Sick & Safe Leave 401k JonnyPops offers a competitive benefits package which includes the following: Medical/Health Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance HSA FSA DCFSA Life & AD&D Insurance Short & Long Term Disability FTO/PTO EAP Programs Paid Holidays Employee Referral Program Sick & Safe Leave 401k Company Sponsored Meal Plan * Hired candidates may be eligible to receive additional compensation in the form of bonuses and/or commissions. Powered by JazzHR p89Z3Ahlwj

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