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Payroll Specialist
<p>This role involves managing payroll operations, ensuring compliance with union agreements and government regulations, and supporting human resources activities as needed. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong organizational skills, and a commitment to maintaining accurate and timely payroll processes. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Process and post weekly payroll entries for both union and non-union employees. </p><p>• Review and update employee information for new hires and rehires in the payroll system.</p><p>• Administer wage garnishments, including child support and other court-ordered deductions, while maintaining compliance with reporting requirements.</p><p>• Prepare and submit certified payroll reports to relevant agencies as required.</p><p>• Compute and process weekly 401(k) and profit-sharing deductions, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.</p><p>• Handle payroll-related inquiries from employees, customers, project leaders, and regulatory agencies.</p><p>• Register and manage withholding and unemployment accounts in new states as needed.</p><p>• Assist with quarterly payroll tax returns and maintain monthly account balances and accruals.</p><p>• Conduct new employee onboarding, including work eligibility verification and background checks.</p><p>• Support human resource functions, such as benefit enrollment and job description development, as required.</p>
<p>• Minimum of 2 years of union payroll experience, preferably within the construction industry.</p><p>• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Human Resources, or Business Management is preferred.</p><p>• Strong knowledge of union contracts, collective bargaining agreements, and certified payroll reporting.</p><p>• Proficiency in payroll software; experience with Sage 100 is a plus.</p><p>• Familiarity with multi-state payroll processing and related tax requirements.</p><p>• Ability to manage sensitive information with discretion and critical thinking skills.</p><p>• Willingness to assist in HR responsibilities, including onboarding and benefit administration.</p><p>• Interest in expanding responsibilities to include safety administration tasks.</p><p><br></p><p>Compensation & Benefits: </p><p>• The targeted salary range for this position is $65-85K</p><p>• Full benefits package (medical, dental, vision), 401K, paid time off + paid holidays</p>
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  • Minneapolis, MN
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 65000.00 - 85000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>This role involves managing payroll operations, ensuring compliance with union agreements and government regulations, and supporting human resources activities as needed. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong organizational skills, and a commitment to maintaining accurate and timely payroll processes. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Process and post weekly payroll entries for both union and non-union employees. </p><p>• Review and update employee information for new hires and rehires in the payroll system.</p><p>• Administer wage garnishments, including child support and other court-ordered deductions, while maintaining compliance with reporting requirements.</p><p>• Prepare and submit certified payroll reports to relevant agencies as required.</p><p>• Compute and process weekly 401(k) and profit-sharing deductions, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.</p><p>• Handle payroll-related inquiries from employees, customers, project leaders, and regulatory agencies.</p><p>• Register and manage withholding and unemployment accounts in new states as needed.</p><p>• Assist with quarterly payroll tax returns and maintain monthly account balances and accruals.</p><p>• Conduct new employee onboarding, including work eligibility verification and background checks.</p><p>• Support human resource functions, such as benefit enrollment and job description development, as required.</p>
  • 2025-09-05T19:08:43Z

Payroll Specialist Job in Minneapolis | Robert Half