Payroll Specialist

Pathway Talent Partners; Hopkins (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

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

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of payroll experience, exposure to union payroll is a strong plus.
• Familiarity with wage and 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.

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

Skills

Payroll processing

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Accounting/HR degree

Tools

Payroll software

Microsoft Excel

HR/Payroll systems

Job description

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

• 1–3 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