Payroll Manager

Payroll Manager

Location: Twin Cities Metro Area (Onsite)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Compensation: $90-120k

About the Opportunity

Pathway Talent Partners is recruiting a Payroll Manager for a well-established organization in the construction services sector. This company has a long-standing reputation for operational excellence and a strong commitment to employee development, safety, and accountability. The role offers the opportunity to lead payroll operations in a complex, fast-paced environment while contributing to continuous process improvement.

Position Summary

The Payroll Manager is responsible for overseeing all payroll operations and labor cost reporting, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time while maintaining compliance with federal, state, local, and union regulations. This role will lead payroll staff, partner cross-functionally with HR, accounting, and operations, and support both salaried and union-based payroll populations.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll Operations

• Manage weekly payroll processing for office staff and provide oversight and support for union field payroll

• Calculate wages, salaries, bonuses, deductions, commissions, and allowances

• Administer onboarding and offboarding payroll activities for office and field employees

• Maintain accurate payroll records and ensure timely payroll tax payments

Union & Labor Reporting

• Prepare and submit monthly union reports and payments

• Develop working knowledge of collective bargaining agreements

• Oversee annual union rate and labor burden updates

Vehicle & Mileage Administration

• Process monthly vehicle allowances and fuel usage payments

• Compile mileage and vehicle usage data for taxable fringe benefit reporting

Certified Payroll & Utilization Tracking

• Record and maintain certified payroll data in compliance systems

• Train and support billing staff on utilization and certified payroll requirements

Compliance & Regulatory Reporting

• Prepare and file quarterly and annual payroll tax reports (including SUTA and federal filings)

• Oversee preparation and distribution of W-2s and required benefits reporting forms

• Stay current on payroll legislation and regulatory changes

Leadership & Management

• Supervise, train, and mentor a small payroll team

• Establish and improve payroll policies, procedures, and internal controls

Reporting & Collaboration

• Prepare payroll-related reports and analyze discrepancies

• Partner with HR, accounting, labor coordinators, and operations teams

Benefits Administration Support

• Ensure accurate processing of benefit deductions

• Reconcile benefit payments and contributions, including retirement plans

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field preferred

• 5+ years of payroll management experience, ideally in construction or union environments

• Strong working knowledge of payroll regulations and best practices

Skills & Competencies

• Proficiency with payroll systems and Microsoft Excel

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills

• Proven leadership and team management experience

• Effective communication skills for working across departments

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

• 401(k) with employer contributions and profit sharing

• Paid time off and paid holidays

• Tuition assistance and professional development opportunities