Payroll Administrator

Mortenson • Robbinsdale, MN

3d • $31 - $42

About The Position

Mortenson is seeking a Payroll Administrator to provide timely and accurate processing of payroll transactions. The role manages payroll work for a specific operating group, supports team members and supervisors with payroll inquiries, and collaborates with Human Resources to maintain employee data. The position also includes payroll audits and corrections, customer service, adapting to new technology, and maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information.

The base pay range is $30.77–$41.54, with higher ranges for certain office locations: 5% higher in Denver, CO and Chicago, IL; 10% higher in Seattle, WA and Portland, OR; and 12.5% higher in Washington, D.C. Pay within the range depends on knowledge, skills, and experience, with consideration for internal equity. Visa sponsorship is not offered. The role is subject to the employer’s equal employment opportunity policy.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• At least two years of payroll experience in a multi-state environment.
• Experience processing payroll in UKG, Oracle, or ADP.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Positive, professional attitude and excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced work environment that leverages new technology.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to prioritize work assignments and customer requests.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without employment visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Review and reconcile timecards.
• Execute weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly payroll cycles.
• Address inquiries from team members, supervisors, or Craft Resource Managers about hours worked or amounts paid.
• Manage a work portfolio for a specific operating group, including audits, missed hours, off-cycle payroll transfers, historical corrections, and statements of earnings to support draft checks.
• Collaborate with Human Resources to maintain employee data related to hours worked or amounts paid to team members.
• Provide excellent customer service to team members.
• Remain proficient in new technology introduced within payroll operations.
• Follow department policies related to sensitive information requests.
• Resolve timecard inquiries by telephone or email.
• Build effective work relationships with individuals from diverse backgrounds and organizational levels.
• Perform additional duties, such as maintaining trackers, recording errors, updating KPIs, and working on special projects.

Benefits

• Medical and prescription drug plans, including vision coverage at no additional cost (for eligible Non-Craft and Non-Union Craft employees working 25 or more hours per week).
• Dental plan (for eligible Non-Craft and Non-Union Craft employees working 25 or more hours per week).
• 401(k) retirement plan with a Mortenson match (for eligible Non-Craft and Non-Union Craft employees working 25 or more hours per week).
• Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves (for eligible Non-Craft and Non-Union Craft employees working 25 or more hours per week).
• Employer-paid life, AD&D, and disability insurance (for eligible Non-Craft and Non-Union Craft employees working 25 or more hours per week).
• No-cost mental health tool and concierge with extensive work-life resources (for eligible Non-Craft and Non-Union Craft employees working 25 or more hours per week).
• Tuition reimbursement (for eligible Non-Craft and Non-Union Craft employees working 25 or more hours per week).
• Adoption assistance (for eligible Non-Craft and Non-Union Craft employees working 25 or more hours per week).
• Gym membership discount program (for eligible Non-Craft and Non-Union Craft employees working 25 or more hours per week).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time