Senior Payroll Administrator - Military Veterans
at Mortenson
ABOUT MORTENSON
As a Top 25 builder, developer, and EPC, 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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SUMMARY
Mortenson is seeking a Senior Payroll Administrator who will provide timely and accurate processing of multi-state payroll transactions.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Multi state payroll experience
- Understanding/experience with prevailing wage/IRA
- Some experience with union payrolls
- Responsible for understanding and implementing the end-to-end process of payroll starting with employee set-up through issuing of paycheck and all relevant reporting and filings
- Responsible for the review and reconciliation of project timecards prior to weekly pay run
- Prepare and review weekly payroll including data entry of payroll information and associated reporting, as needed
- Prepare daily off-cycle checks which may include retroactive pay as needed
- Research and resolve complex payroll inquiries from Mortenson Project Teams, Business Services areas or individual team members via phone or email.
- Act as Payroll team member liaison for Mortenson Project teams
- Responsible for set-up of salary and pay related updates, and termination of craft payroll team members
- Mentor and provide training for payroll associates and administrators as required
- Additional payroll duties which will include activities such as providing unemployment earnings, union reporting and reconciliation, garnishments, payroll tax processing and child support
- Effectively work and build relationships with those of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience
- Minimum of five years payroll experience in a multi-state environment
- Oracle cloud/HCM payroll processing system experience
- Works well under pressure
- Ability to multi-task
- Experience working in Excel
- Works well with other people as a team but also independently
- Ability to communicate with a variety of people with different backgrounds
- Have capacity to work within a flexible schedule
Mortenson is an EOE/Affirmative Action/M/F/Veteran/Disabled employer.
Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.
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.
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Minneapolis, MN
At Mortenson, we’re builders at heart. As a top builder, developer, and EPC in the U.S., our expertise spans markets like sports, renewable energy, data centers, healthcare, and more. With over 6,000 team members and $5.5 billion in annual revenue, we are working to ensure the built environment has a lasting positive impact.
Yet, working at Mortenson is much more than a job. We’ve received over 34 best workplace awards in the last five years and our team members inspire what’s possible every day – whether for our customers, our community, or our company.
We are fortunate to have Veterans who have brought their dedication, discipline, and leadership skills to Mortenson. This includes our Chairman and owner David Mortenson, a US Navy veteran. Their unique experiences and perspectives have enriched our company in countless ways and further our shared values to build for the greater good. Our Mortenson values echo many principles from the military:
· We value honesty and doing the right thing – even when no one is watching.
· We believe the world is what we make it and leadership capability is within all of us.
· We put others before ourselves and enable them to achieve their very best.
Veterans at Mortenson
Being a Veteran is a special badge of honor we greatly respect. We are committed to providing resources and support to help retired and transitioning active-duty service members achieve their career goals.
At Mortenson, Veterans will discover:
• An industry leading safety culture – we believe it is an obligation to work safe and our Zero Injuries safety program drives safety excellence with all of our team members
• A diverse, team-based environment focused on supporting the customer, building up our local communities and lifting others up to help them succeed
• Accredited apprenticeship programs – maximize GI Bill benefits to reduce Veteran out-of-pocket costs for continuing education
• A commitment to innovation and continuous improvement – including voices of team members in the field and ultimately making their jobs easier and safer
• Competitive pay and benefits
Through the Veteran’s Business Resource Group (BRG) at Mortenson, Veterans can connect and engage with other veterans and team members while developing their skills and gaining a unique connection to the company. The BRG provides Veterans the opportunity to:
· Create comradery and connections to enhance veteran leadership experience and capabilities
· Share stories, experiences and journeys during time of service
· Further the shared esprit de corps from our service to maximize the experience at Mortenson
· Work together to foster a work environment that is attractive to other veterans seeking employment in our industry
How to Apply
Start by checking out our open roles on the right side of this page to learn more and to apply. Once you click ‘Apply Now’, Mortenson will receive a notification with your information.
Please make sure you have an updated resume uploaded to your RecruitMilitary profile to be considered. Once we review your resume and profile, a Mortenson recruiter will reach out to you to provide more information and to schedule an interview if there is a potential fit with the open role.