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Payroll Administrator

Wagner Construction
International Falls, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 1/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/3/2026

Wagner Construction has been in business since 1951. We have been performing construction services in a variety of different sectors including underground utilities, site development, forestry, commercial/industrial building, heavy civil, and transportation.

With diverse capabilities, an excellent safety record, and employee expertise at all levels, we are able to provide a broad range of services on accelerated schedules. Our hard work and safety-oriented company has built a reputation that allows Wagner Construction to be competitive in all markets in different regions.

We are currently accepting applications for a Payroll Administrator. This position is responsible for weekly payroll processing and payroll-related compliance for all divisions, including taxes, garnishments/child support, certified payroll reporting, union reporting, and payroll-related account tie-outs. This is a full-time position with benefits.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Payroll

  • Weekly payroll
  • Onboarding
  • Remit weekly taxes
  • Remit weekly garnishments/child support
  • Weekly certified payroll reports
  • Weekly lodging allowance/per diem
  • Quarterly payroll reports
  • Monthly union reports
  • Annual W-2’s
  • Annual ACA reporting

Payroll System Updates

  • Updating union fringes/rates
  • Craft/class changes
  • Annual rate updates (FICA, etc.)

Payroll Administration / Correspondence

  • Process payroll tie-out account balances
  • Bank reconciliations (payroll-related)
  • Benefits (payroll-related setup/maintenance as assigned)
  • Child support payments
  • PTO balance maintenance
  • Misc. correspondence: child support, levies, SUTA
  • Tie out payroll G/L accounts monthly/quarterly

DOT Files

  • Set up new DOT files
  • Background checks
  • Driving records (maintain annual driving records & violations)

Audits

  • Annual work comp/general liability audits
  • Annual WSI audit
  • Union audits as required

Job Qualifications:

  • Experience processing weekly payroll.
  • Experience remitting payroll taxes and handling garnishments/child support.
  • Experience producing certified payroll reports and union reporting.
  • Experience with payroll reconciliations, including G/L tie-outs and payroll-related bank reconciliations.
  • Ability to maintain confidential employee and payroll information.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to meet weekly deadlines.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

  • Able to sit for long periods of time.
  • Frequently performs physical activities that require considerable use of the arms at the computer.
  • Some standing, lifting, walking, stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching.

This job description is not intended to represent a complete, comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities that may be required in this position. There may be unplanned activities and other duties as assigned.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.00 - $29.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Experience:

  • weekly payroll processing: 3 years (Required)
  • remitting weekly payroll taxes: 3 years (Required)
  • processing garnishments/child support/levies: 3 years (Required)
  • certified payroll reporting: 1 year (Preferred)
  • union payroll reporting: 1 year (Preferred)
  • W-2 processing: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $24 - $29

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