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Creative Financial Staffing
Payroll Manager
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What they do
A Payroll Manager manages payroll department operations and staff at a company or organization. Ensures that employee wages, salaries, benefits and deductions are calculated correctly, and that paychecks are distributed on time. Coordinates with human resources staff with regard to staff promotions and pay grades.
$117,230 / year median in Minnesota
-7% projected decline
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to oversee all aspects of payroll processing and labor cost reporting across the organization. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate, timely payroll for both office and union field employees while maintaining full compliance with federal, state, local, and union regulations. The Payroll Manager will also lead process improvements, supervise payroll staff, and serve as a key partner to HR, Accounting, and Operations. Key Responsibilities Payroll Processing Manage weekly office payroll and provide high ‑ level support for weekly •union field payroll Calculate wages, salaries, bonuses, deductions, and adjustments for exempt, non ‑ exempt, and field employees Calculate and process monthly commissions and vehicle allowances for eligible employees Handle employee onboarding and offboarding from a payroll perspective Maintain accurate, current payroll records Ensure timely weekly payment of payroll taxes Union Payroll & Reporting Prepare and submit accurate monthly union reports and payments Develop and maintain a working knowledge of applicable collective bargaining agreements Ensure compliance with all union payroll rules and reporting requirements Mileage & Vehicle Programs Process monthly fuel usage payments Compile vehicle allowance, fuel usage, and mileage data for taxable fringe benefit reporting on employee W ‑ 2s