About Horwitz
At Horwitz, we’ve been delivering high-quality, forward-thinking mechanical solutions since 1918. With over a century of craftsmanship behind us, we are now one of the Twin Cities’ most trusted multi-trade specialty contractors. Our team is driven by a culture of trust, continuous improvement, and doing the right thing—for our clients, our partners, and our people.
As we continue to grow, we are seeking an Assistant Project Manager who is passionate about construction, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and brings a collaborative, solutions-focused mindset to every challenge.
Position Overview
The Payroll Manager oversees all aspects of the organization's payroll and labor cost reporting, ensuring accurate and timely employee payments, continuously improving payroll processes, and maintaining compliance with relevant regulations. Primary duties include:
- Payroll Processing
- Process weekly office payroll and provide a high level of assistance to weekly union field payroll
- Calculate employee wages, salaries, bonuses, and deductions for exempt and field staff
- Calculation and payment of monthly commissions for select employees
- Calculation and payment of monthly vehicle allowances
- On/off boarding of office/field personnel
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date payroll records
- Weekly payment of payroll taxes
- Union Reporting
- Calculate and ensure the accuracy of monthly union reports and payments to unions on a timely basis
- Develop a working knowledge of collective bargaining agreements
- Mileage/Vehicles
- Process monthly payment of monthly fuel usage
- Compile vehicle allowances, fuel usage mileage reporting for employee W2 taxable fringe benefits
- LCPTracker – Utilization – Certified Payrolls
- Record weekly LCPTracker data
- Assist and train billing staff to complete utilization and certified payroll requirements
- Quarterly/Annually
- Preparing and reporting of SUTA, 940/941, state withholding taxes.
- Preparing and distributing employee W2s
- Preparing and reporting 1095-B, 1095-C
- Oversee annual union rate and burden adjustments
- Compliance:
- Ensure compliance with all relevant federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations
- Ensure compliance with all union regulations
- Staying informed about changes in payroll legislation and regulations
- Management and Supervision:
- Supervise and manage payroll staff (2)
- Train and mentor payroll staff
- Develop and implement payroll policies and procedures
- Reporting and Analysis:
- Prepare and analyze payroll reports
- Identify and resolve payroll discrepancies
- Collaborate with other departments, labor coordinators, HR and accounting
- Benefit Administration:
- Ensure accurate and timely processing of benefit deductions
- Balance benefit payments with deductions
- Ensure accuracy of 401k deferrals and Profit Sharing contributions
Why Horwitz
At Horwitz, we invest in your growth and well-being. We offer a supportive, people-first culture, meaningful work, and opportunities for advancement in a company that’s innovating and evolving every day.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with Safe Harbor and Profit Sharing
- Paid time off and holidays
- Tuition reimbursement
- Professional development opportunities