Senior Payroll Administrator

Job Description

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

A few benefits offered include:

• 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

The base pay range for this role is $37.50 - $50.62. (Actual range is higher for the following office locations: Denver, CO and Chicago, IL – 5%, Seattle, WA, and Portland, OR – 10%, Washington, D.C. – 12.5%).

Base pay is positioned within the range based on several factors including an individual's knowledge, skills, and experience, with consideration given to internal equity. This position is eligible for Mortenson's incentive plan.

Please make note:

• Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.
• Our postings are typically open a minimum of 5 days and an average of 44 days.

About Mortenson

As a top builder, developer, and EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction), our expertise spans markets like sports, renewable energy, data centers, healthcare, and more. We are builders at heart, working to ensure the built environment has a lasting positive impact.

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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 (e.g., H1B status, 0-1, TN, CPT, OPT, etc.). We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.