Sr. Payroll Specialist (Direct Hire! Up to $95k!)
Roth Staffing Companies

Ledgent is partnering with a very well-known construction organization in Minneapolis adding a Sr. Payroll Specialist to their team.

Ideal candidate would be CPP or FPC certified, have 4+ years of payroll processing experience in a construction environment (union/non union and multi-state exposure), and comfortable working primarily on site (underground parking paid for!).

Direct Hire Position. $80,000-$95,000/annually. Flexibility to work remote 1x/week after training. GREAT office culture (community involvement, team building activities, catered in meals, on-site gym, paid underground parking, culture FIRST collaborative mentality).

Job Duties:

Payroll Processing:

• Process bi-weekly payroll for 600+ employees across multiple states, including both union and non-union workers.
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of all pay-related information, including regular wages, overtime, shift differentials, bonuses, commissions, and commissions-based compensation.
• Review, audit, and verify employee timecards and hours worked, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

Compliance & Reporting:

• Ensure payroll compliance with multi-state, federal, and local tax regulations, including income tax, social security, workers' compensation, and other deductions.
• Process and manage the filing of payroll taxes, wage garnishments, and other deductions, ensuring timely remittance to appropriate agencies.
• Generate and submit accurate quarterly and year-end payroll tax filings (e.g., Form 941, state tax filings, W-2, 1099, etc.).
• Maintain knowledge of current and evolving union contract requirements and construction industry-specific regulations affecting payroll.

System & Process Optimization:

• Oversee payroll system maintenance, ensuring all employee data is accurately entered and updated, including new hires, terminations, promotions, and changes in pay.
• Collaborate with HR and IT departments to ensure smooth integration of payroll with other business systems (HRIS, benefits, timekeeping).
• Continuously improve payroll processing workflows to increase efficiency and accuracy.
• Maintain payroll-related records and documentation in accordance with company policies and legal requirements.

Audit & Reconciliation:

• Perform regular payroll audits and reconciliations to identify discrepancies and ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Work closely with Finance and Accounting teams to reconcile payroll data with the general ledger and other financial reports.

Requirements:

• CPP or FPC - strongly preferred
• 3+ years of experience processing payroll in a construction environment (union/non union and multi-state processing)
• ADP WFN (bonus) or similar payroll experience
• Comfortable working primarily on-site
• Collaborative attitude that would work well in a team environment

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history

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