Payroll Specialist

LeoForce; Edina (MN); On-site; USD 114,616,000 - 151,867,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance (Platinum benefits)

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off (PTO)

Sick time

Job summary

LeoForce in Edina, MN is seeking a Senior Payroll Specialist to lead in-house, multi-state payroll processing with emphasis on prevailing wage, union, and certified payroll. This long-term contract role offers meaningful impact and the potential to convert to permanent status.

You will manage payroll for ~1,500 employees, ensure regulatory compliance, review W-4s, and collaborate with teams during system transitions. The position requires independence from SOPs and strong Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Proven in-house, multi-state payroll processing experience.
• Strong knowledge of payroll compliance.
• Union payroll experience is helpful.
• High technical proficiency, including strong Excel skills.
• Comfortable working independently from SOPs with minimal oversight.
• Strong follow-up, follow-through, and attention to detail.
• Experience with UKG is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Process in-house payroll for approximately 1,500 employees.
• Support both union and non-union payroll populations.
• Ensure compliance with payroll laws and regulations.
• Review and enter W-4 forms and identify inaccuracies.
• Partner with internal teams during system transition.
• Operate independently using established SOPs.
• Serve as one of three payroll team members working collaboratively.

Skills

Payroll processing

Payroll compliance

Union payroll

Excel skills

Independent work

Attention to detail

SOPs familiarity

Tools

UKG

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Payroll Specialist

Edina,MN, US

6868821

12 days ago

Job Description

Experience: Senior Level
Salary: $40 - $53 per hour

Job Details

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This is a high-visibility Payroll Specialist role focused on in-house, multi-state payroll processing with a strong emphasis on prevailing wage, union and certified payroll.

While the scope itself is straightforward, the impact is meaningful.

The position is currently structured as a long-term contract, with the potential to convert to permanent status in the future. On the contract side, you receive platinum benefits ($500 deductible BCBS medical plan, dental, vision, 401 (k), PTO, and sick time).

Responsibilities

• Process in-house payroll for approximately 1,500 employees
• Support both union and non-union payroll populations
• Ensure compliance with payroll laws and regulations
• Review and enter W-4 forms and identify inaccuracies
• Partner with internal teams during system transition
• Operate independently using established SOPs
• Serve as one of three payroll team members working collaboratively

Requirements

• Proven in-house, multi-state payroll processing experience
• Strong working knowledge of payroll compliance
• Union payroll experience helpful
• High technical proficiency, including strong Excel skills
• Comfortable working independently from SOPs with minimal oversight
• Strong follow-up, follow-through, and attention to detail
• Experience with UKG is a plus

A bit about us:

We are a global organization, operating through multiple distinct business units. This role supports a single business unit of approximately 1,500 employees. The organization is undergoing a system transformation and is investing in growth and strengthening payroll operations at the operating company level. Accuracy, compliance, and credibility are essential as this team works to rebuild trust and consistency. Payroll is processed in-house and includes both union and non-union populations across multiple states.

Why join us?

• High-impact role with visibility
• Long-term contract with path to permanence
• Opportunity to trust and support payroll operations
• Exposure to a global platform organization

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