Human Resources and Payroll Manager

Job Description

Job DescriptionSalary: $26.44 $33.65/hour (approx. $55,000 $70,000 annually, depending on experience).

About Us

The Minnesota Discovery Center (MDC) is the museum of the Iron Range where history, culture, and community come together. Were looking for a detail-oriented, people-focused professional to join our team as our Human Resources & Payroll Manager. If youre 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, youll 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 workers 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 Minnesotas most unique cultural destinations.

Job posting will close at 5pm CST Friday, October 3, 2025. Please contact Char Conger at Char@mndiscoverycenter.org with questions.