Onsite Payroll Specialist - 500+ Employees, Union & Certified Payroll

Beacon Hill Staffing Group; New Hope (MN); On-site; USD 47,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Hill Financial is seeking a Payroll Specialist for a 100% onsite role in the New Hope area of the Minneapolis metro. The position is contract to hire, paying USD 34–38 per hour, depending on experience.

Responsibilities include weekly payroll processing for 500+ employees, accurate payroll records, and tax compliance. 1–3 years payroll experience and a related degree are preferred; union or certified payroll experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of payroll or related payroll systems experience.
• Working knowledge of payroll processes, wage requirements, and payroll tax compliance.
• Construction, union payroll, or certified payroll experience is a strong plus.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to handle confidential employee and payroll information with discretion.
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly payroll for 500+ employees, including hours, earnings, deductions, and payroll adjustments.
• Maintain accurate employee payroll records, including tax withholdings, direct deposits, pay changes, and terminations.
• Review timecards and resolve payroll, earnings, and deduction discrepancies.
• Prepare certified payroll reports, union benefit reports, and related payments.
• Assist with federal and state payroll tax filings and payroll compliance.
• Partner with HR on new-hire payroll setup, employment verifications, and related employee documentation.
• Prepare payroll, utilization, and workforce reports as needed.

Skills

Payroll processing

Attention to detail

Confidential data handling

Problem solving

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

Tools

Payroll systems

Job description

Beacon Hill Financial is seeking a Payroll Specialist for a 100% onsite role in the New Hope area of the Minneapolis metro. The position is contract to hire, paying USD 34–38 per hour, depending on experience.

Responsibilities include weekly payroll processing for 500+ employees, accurate payroll records, and tax compliance. 1–3 years payroll experience and a related degree are preferred; union or certified payroll experience is a plus.