Payroll Administrator at Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc. in St. Paul, Minnesota

Job Description:

Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc.

Imagine being an employee-owner of a company guided by engaged and empowered team members like yourself. Where a culture of respect, flexibility, and accountability aren't just ideals - they're our foundation, and diverse backgrounds and perspectives are valued as drivers of innovation and growth. Join us, as together, we are Building a Better World for All of Us®.

You belong at SEH

We are currently searching for a talented Payroll Administrator to join and grow with our Finance team!

The SEH Finance team actively partners with operations and leadership to ensure the company is on track for success. From financial analysts and project accountants, to billing and accounts receivable specialists, this highly skilled team is involved in all aspects of our company's financial well-being.

Why our employee-owners love SEH:

• "I was on vacation last week and had zero concerns that my colleagues would help out with anything that came into my inbox!" – GIS Analyst
• "What company has a CEO who cares enough to seek out one-on-one conversations ranging from 'How are you?' to 'What do you think would help the company?' SEH, that's who. " – Civil Engineering Technician
• "Having the feeling that my voice matters and believing that SEH truly cares about the employees is so satisfying!" – Sr Financial Analyst
• "It feels good having colleagues and supervisors that provide support and resources for growth and learning!" – Civil Engineer
• "This is the first company I've worked for with a true entrepreneurial spirit." – Sr Mechanical Engineer

Why you'll love SEH:

• Support amazing projects of varying size and complexity that positively impact communities
• Being 100% employee-owned means we all share in the company's success
• Career development through continued education, licensure/certification, skills, and technical training
• Work arrangements that promote work/life balance
• Flexible holidays enable individuals to tailor their festivities
• Paid Family Leave provides time to care for loved ones, whether family by birth or family by choice

This Opportunity:

• Being the primary contact for payroll-related audit support, testing, and documentation.
• Gather data, calculate wages, determine contributions, and provide reports.
• Payroll processing, which includes weekly processing of timecards, changes to benefits/deductions, and payment via ADP.
• Prepare journal entries and GL account reconciliations.
• Year-end reporting, census reporting, and accrual worksheets.
• Perform testing and research regarding payroll issues and new laws.
• Research and implement new functionality in timekeeping system.

Essential Qualifications:

• Applicants must include a personalized cover letter
• Must reside in Minnesota, Wisconsin or Iowa with ability to report in the St. Paul office as needed
• Previous experience completing full cycle of payroll
• Multi State Payroll experience
• ADP Workforce Now experience
• General ledger and journal entry experience.
• Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and excellent customer service attitude.
• Must be a self-starter and able to work independently.
• Multi-state payroll experience.
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification or a degree in Accounting

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum of five (5) years of payroll processing experience.
• Minimum of two (2) years of ADP Workforce Now experience
• Minimum of two (2) years general ledger and journal entry experience.
• Knowledge of Microsoft office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, etc.)
• ESOP experience.
• Workday experience.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Detail oriented.
• Customer service skills.
• Ability to identify issues and seek/research needed information.

Who We Are

Better Places. Clean Water. Renewing Infrastructure. Improving Mobility. SEH is an employee-owned engineering, architectural, planning, and environmental company, offering a wide variety of services. We've been helping government, industrial, and commercial clients find solutions to complex challenges since 1927. Our 900+ employee-owners across the US unite behind our core purpose of Building a Better World for All of Us®.

Base compensation is expected to be in the range of $70,000 and $85,000 per based on skill set and experience. Check out our full benefits package at, SEH Hiring Journey

The selected candidate must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. without requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future.

SEH is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex,

sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We take affirmative action to ensure that all employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities.

Notice to Third Party Agencies: SEH does not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiting firms. Absent a signed Service Agreement by SEH's Talent Director, SEH reserves the right to pursue and hire these candidates without financial obligation to recruiters or agencies.

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SEH is an Equal Opportunity Employer and as such committed to maintain equal pay for equal work and base all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

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