Payroll Specialist

1 week ago

St Paul, MN, United States Pathway Talent Partners Full time

Job Title: Payroll Specialist

Location: St. Paul, Minnesota

Salary Range: $80,000-$120,000

About the Company:

At this firm, you'll be valued for who you are and supported in where you're headed. The culture is rooted in trust, teamwork, and genuine relationships-a place where caring is central to how people treat one another and their clients. You'll do meaningful work alongside colleagues who bring a positive, solution-focused mindset to every challenge. The team is proactive, taking initiative, removing roadblocks, and staying ahead for both clients and each other. Your voice matters, your growth is a priority, and your work drives real impact. It's a place focused on continuous improvement, shared success, and delivering excellence. This isn't just a job-it's an opportunity to build a career and a community.

Position Summary:

The CAAS Payroll Specialist will manage and advise on payroll operations for multiple clients, providing specialized consulting and compliance support. The ideal candidate will be a Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or have extensive, hands-on experience with multi-state payroll, construction prevailing wage compliance, and payroll-related due diligence for private equity or M&A transactions.

This position requires advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency, deep payroll tax knowledge, and the ability to handle diverse client engagements in a fast-paced, advisory-focused environment. A background in HR-particularly in benefits administration and compliance-is preferred.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage and process accurate payrolls for a variety of clients across multiple locations.
  • Provide guidance and support on payroll operations, compliance, and related technical matters.
  • Address payroll tax issues and work with appropriate agencies to resolve notices or discrepancies.
  • Oversee multi-jurisdiction payroll requirements, including varying tax and regulatory obligations.
  • Offer direction on specialized payroll considerations, including wage requirements and taxable compensation.
  • Support payroll-related reviews for business transactions, helping assess compliance and structural considerations.
  • Partner with internal teams to deliver coordinated and comprehensive client support.
  • Perform payroll reconciliations, oversee year-end reporting, and ensure adherence to applicable laws and standards.
  • Build and maintain strong client relationships through clear communication, professionalism, and reliability.
Qualifications:
  • Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation or minimum 5+ years of experience managing complex payrolls.
  • Extensive experience in multi-state payroll tax compliance and reporting.
  • Deep understanding of construction payroll, prevailing wage, and certified payroll reporting.
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
  • Experience managing multiple clients simultaneously in a consulting, accounting, or professional services environment.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proficiency with leading payroll systems (e.g., ADP, Paylocity, Gusto, QuickBooks Payroll, etc.).

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