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Payroll Specialist

Beacon Hill Staffing Group

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New Hope, MN · Posted November 6, 2026

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Beacon Hill Financial is seeking a Contract to Hire Payroll Specialist for our client in the Minneapolis Metro Area . This role is 100% Onsite and offers pay ranging from $34-$38 per hour , depending on experience.

If you’re interested in learning more about this opportunity-or other accounting and finance roles Beacon Hill Financial recruits for-we encourage you to apply!

Duties

Process weekly payroll for 500+ employees, including hours, earnings, deductions, and payroll adjustments.

Maintain accurate employee payroll records, including tax withholdings, direct deposits, pay changes, and terminations.

Review timecards and resolve payroll, earnings, and deduction discrepancies.

Prepare certified payroll reports, union benefit reports, and related payments.

Assist with federal and state payroll tax filings and payroll compliance.

Partner with HR on new-hire payroll setup, employment verifications, and related employee documentation.

Prepare payroll, utilization, and workforce reports as needed.

Qualifications

1-3 years of payroll or related payroll systems experience.

Working knowledge of payroll processes, wage requirements, and payroll tax compliance.

Construction, union payroll, or certified payroll experience is a strong plus.

Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills.

Strong attention to detail, organization, and problem-solving skills.

Ability to handle confidential employee and payroll information with discretion.

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.

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