Senior Payroll Manager — Union & Construction Specialist

SkyWater Search Partners; Lino Lakes (MN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

SkyWater Search Partners seeks an experienced Payroll Manager for a growing manufacturing organization in the north Twin Cities metro. Lead payroll operations during a period of growth, handling day-to-day processing and system/process improvements as the company scales.

Responsibilities include multi-entity payroll, HRIS/vendor management, time/attendance reconciliation, and compliance reporting. Strong union/construction payroll background is ideal.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of payroll experience, preferably in a union/construction environment.
• Experience with certified payroll desirable.
• CPP certification or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process and reconcile weekly and biweekly payroll across multiple entities/locations.
• Manage HRIS relationships and third-party payroll vendors.
• Oversee time and attendance submission and reconciliation.
• Handle special payrolls (bonus, profit sharing) and on-demand payments.
• Maintain payroll system configuration (pay codes, departments, deductions).
• Review quarterly/annual tax reporting across multiple states (941s, W-2s).
• Submit certified payrolls and job-specific wage determinations.
• Administer union contracts pay/benefits changes; reconcile fringe reporting.
• Support 401(k) audit payroll components.
• Collaborate with HR on Affirmative Action and EEO-1 compliance; supervise staff.

Skills

Payroll leadership

Union experience

Compliance & reporting

Confidentiality

Education

2-year degree

Tools

UKG

Paycom

ADP

Job description

SkyWater Search Partners seeks an experienced Payroll Manager for a growing manufacturing organization in the north Twin Cities metro. Lead payroll operations during a period of growth, handling day-to-day processing and system/process improvements as the company scales.

Responsibilities include multi-entity payroll, HRIS/vendor management, time/attendance reconciliation, and compliance reporting. Strong union/construction payroll background is ideal.