Payroll Administrator

Payroll AdministratorWe are looking for a Payroll Administrator to support payroll operations for a construction-focused organization in Golden Valley, Minnesota. This long-term contract position will oversee accurate time collection, payroll review, and issue resolution across a multi-state workforce while ensuring compliance with union and regulatory requirements.

The role is ideal for someone who is detail oriented and can manage payroll reporting, maintain reliable records, and partner effectively with internal teams to keep payroll processes running smoothly.Responsibilities:Oversee the time capture cycle, ensuring hours are collected, validated, and processed in alignment with applicable labor regulations and union guidelines.Examine and reconcile employee time entries ahead of weekly and biweekly payroll processing to confirm completeness and accuracy.Produce and review recurring payroll and timekeeping reports, including required data updates and supporting documentation.Maintain organized time and attendance records to support audit requests, historical review, and compliance needs.Prepare and verify payroll information for off-cycle payments, ensuring corrections are handled promptly and accurately.Support testing and upkeep of payroll and timekeeping systems when enhancements, upgrades, or rule changes are introduced.Investigate complex payroll questions from project teams, shared services, and employees, and provide clear, timely resolution.Partner with field and project stakeholders to help ensure hours worked are recorded correctly and submitted in accordance with payroll deadlines.