Senior Payroll Administrator

Mortenson; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 38,476 - 51,921; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and prescription drug plans

401k retirement plan with generous match

Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves

Tuition reimbursement

Gym membership discount program

Job summary

A construction firm in Minneapolis is seeking a Senior Payroll Administrator to manage end-to-end time capture and ensure payroll accuracy. Responsibilities include implementing time capture processes, reconciling timecards, and preparing payroll reports. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and a minimum of five years in payroll, preferably in a multi-state environment. The role offers a competitive hourly wage and a full-time position.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years payroll experience in a multi-state environment.
• Positive, professional attitude with excellent customer service skills.
• High accuracy in following complex processes.

Responsibilities

• Implement end-to-end time capture process including regulatory and union work rules.
• Review and reconcile timecards before pay runs.
• Prepare payroll reports and retain time attendance records.

Skills

Payroll experience in a multi-state environment

Excellent customer service skills

Ability to balance multiple priorities

Knowledge of Fair Labor Standards Act

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Passport timekeeping

Oracle payroll

ADP

Job description

Senior Payroll Administrator

Mortenson is currently seeking a Senior Payroll Administrator to manage and ensure the accuracy of end-to-end time capture and reconciliation of timecards.

Responsibilities

• Implement end-to-end time capture process, including regulatory and union work rules, audit, time transfer, reporting, and filings
• Review and reconcile timecards before weekly and bi-weekly pay runs
• Prepare and review weekly timekeeping/payroll reports, including data entry and associated reporting
• Retain time and attendance records for historical questions and audits
• Prepare and audit time records for daily off-cycle checks
• Maintain and test systems during enhancements, upgrades, or new work rules
• Research and resolve complex payroll inquiries from project teams, business services, or team members
• Liaison for payroll team with project teams, ensuring correct recording of worked hours

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent education and experience
• Minimum five years payroll experience in a multi-state environment
• Preferred knowledge of Passport timekeeping, Oracle payroll, or ADP
• Experience with unions and CPP certification a plus
• Positive, professional attitude with excellent customer service skills
• Ability to balance multiple priorities with a sense of urgency
• High accuracy in following complex processes and implementing improvements
• Knowledge of Fair Labor Standards Act, state payroll requirements, federal and state payroll taxes, and standard accounting procedures

Benefits

• Medical and prescription drug plans that includes no additional cost vision coverage
• Dental plan
• 401k retirement plan with a generous Mortenson match
• Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves
• Employer paid Life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• No-Cost mental health tool and concierge with extensive work-life resources
• Tuition reimbursement
• Adoption assistance
• Gym membership discount program

Base Pay

Base pay range: $27.93 - $37.69 per hour (actual range higher for Denver, CO; Chicago, IL; Seattle, WA; Portland, OR; Washington, D.C.).

Location

Minneapolis, MN

Employment Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Human Resources
• Industry: Construction

Equal Employment Opportunity

Your uniqueness brings new and creative perspectives to the team. Mortenson is committed to providing equal opportunities of employment (EOE) to all individuals, regardless of your race, religion, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status or any other legally protected category.

Other Items to Note

• Mortenson reserves the right to hire any individual without legal or financial obligation on unwanted solicitations. No agency emails, calls, or solicitations are accepted without a valid agreement.
• Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status.