Payroll Specialist

Payroll Specialist Location: Minneapolis, MN (On-site) Salary: $70,000 $85,000 Pathway Talent Partners is partnering with a respected construction firm to hire a Payroll Specialist. This is a great opportunity for a detail-oriented professional to play a critical role in ensuring payroll accuracy, compliance, and timely processing for a diverse employee base. About the Opportunity As a Payroll Specialist, you'll be responsible for managing weekly payroll processes for both union and non-union staff. You'll ensure that payroll is processed accurately and efficiently, handle related reporting and deductions, and help maintain up-to-date employee payroll records. You'll collaborate with HR, accounting, and field teams to support payroll integrity and compliance. Key Responsibilities Process weekly payroll for field and office employees, verifying hours and applying appropriate deductions Maintain payroll records, including direct deposit details, tax withholdings, pay rate changes, and terminations Reconcile discrepancies in timecards, earnings, or benefits deductions Generate certified payroll and union benefit reports, and ensure timely remittance File payroll taxes at the federal and state level in compliance with regulatory deadlines Assist with onboarding by setting up new employees in the payroll system and verifying required data Respond to employment verification requests and assist with unemployment claims Create payroll-related reports as needed for internal and client-facing use What You Bring 13 years of payroll experience; exposure to union payroll is a strong plus Familiarity with payroll systems and solid knowledge of wage/tax regulations Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and basic data analysis skills Strong attention to detail, time management, and confidentiality Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, problem-solving mindset Associate or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, HR, or related field preferred