Demo

Senior Payroll Administrator

Mortenson
Minneapolis, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 11/15/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/13/2026
SUMMARY
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:
(for Non-Craft & Non-Union Craft working 25 hours / week)
- 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 $27.93 - $37.69. (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.

Let’s Redefine Possible®

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.

Salary : $28 - $38

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Senior Payroll Administrator?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Senior Payroll Administrator career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$81,126 - $105,394
Income Estimation: 
$94,943 - $127,063
Income Estimation: 
$81,126 - $105,394
Income Estimation: 
$94,943 - $127,063
Income Estimation: 
$50,216 - $64,300
Income Estimation: 
$58,807 - $74,645
Income Estimation: 
$58,807 - $74,645
Income Estimation: 
$63,840 - $80,812
Income Estimation: 
$67,313 - $85,132
Income Estimation: 
$81,126 - $105,394
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at Mortenson

  • Mortenson Cheyenne, WY
  • Summary Mortenson is currently seeking an experienced MEP Project Manager I with the ability to interact with a variety of staff at all levels in an ever-c... more
  • 13 Days Ago

  • Mortenson Cheyenne, WY
  • Summary Mortenson is currently seeking a passionate Safety Engineer I who can interact with a variety of staff at all levels in an ever-changing environmen... more
  • 13 Days Ago

  • Mortenson Lincoln, NE
  • Summary Mortenson is currently seeking an experienced Senior Integrated Construction Coordinator (VDC) to join our Data Center Solutions Group to implement... more
  • 13 Days Ago

  • Mortenson Omaha, NE
  • Summary Mortenson is currently seeking a MEP Project Engineer I that will be responsible for providing analysis, management, and resolution for Mechanical,... more
  • 13 Days Ago


Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Senior Payroll Administrator jobs in the Minneapolis, MN area that may be a better fit.

  • Robert Half Spring Valley, WI
  • We are looking for a highly organized and detail-oriented Payroll Administrator to join our client's team in Spring Valley, California. In this Contract ro... more
  • 8 Days Ago

  • AllStates Pavement Recycling & Stabilization Rogers, MN
  • The position will be an important part of the team that is responsible for managing the accuracy and timely processing of employee payroll and ensuring com... more
  • 1 Month Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!