Job Title: Payroll SpecialistJob Description Ensure compliance with prevailing wage laws, including the Construction Wage Rate Requirements Act (formerly known as the Davis-Bacon Act) and the Service Contract Act. Process certified payroll reports and handle prevailing wage reporting for government-funded projects. Calculate and report monthly union fringe benefits. Work with project managers on jobs/projects to ensure compliance with prevailing wage requirements. Conduct on-cycle and off-cycle payroll processing. Research and resolve payroll tax and wage balance discrepancies through auditing and applicable adjustments. Manage PTO and Oasis reporting and approvals on a weekly basis. Coordinate and process payment for all FMLA claims, including resolution of discrepancies. Communicate payroll and tax policies and procedures to office personnel and employees. Provide accurate and timely paychecks to employees. Process and reconcile garnishments. Responsibilities + Ensure compliance with prevailing wage laws, including the Construction Wage Rate Requirements Act and the Service Contract Act. + Process certified payroll reports and handle prevailing wage reporting for government-funded projects. + Calculate and report monthly union fringe benefits. + Collaborate with project managers to ensure compliance with prevailing wage requirements. + Conduct on-cycle and off-cycle payroll processing. + Research and resolve payroll tax and wage balance discrepancies through auditing and applicable adjustments. + Manage PTO and Oasis reporting and approvals on a weekly basis. + Coordinate and process payment for all FMLA claims, including resolution of discrepancies. + Communicate payroll and tax policies and procedures to office personnel and employees. + Provide accurate and timely paychecks to employees. + Process and reconcile garnishments. Essential Skills + 3+ years of payroll experience. + Experience with prevailing wage is a must. + Proficiency in payroll tax management. Additional Skills & Qualifications + Experience with ADP/Ceridian is a huge plus. + Ability to work with pivot tables and vlookups. Work Environment This is an in-office role with flexibility to work from home during inclement weather or family situations. The office is located west of the Twin Cities and provides a pleasant working environment. The new hire will receive one-on-one training with the current Payroll Specialist who is retiring soon. The team includes one other full-time employee and one contractor. The company has 1800 employees, with around 1200 based in the US. The payroll is processed bi-weekly. About Aston Carter: Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through: + Hiring diverse talent + Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection + Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes + Ensuring growth opportunities for our people The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.