[Hiring] Payroll Administrator REMOTE USA
Position: Payroll Administrator
Date posted: 2025-07-09
Industry: Other
Employment type: Full Time
Experience: 2 to 5 year
Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree holder
Salary: $75,000 and $95,000
Location: Minnesota, United State, REMOTE
Company: SEH
Description:
SEH
Payroll Administrator
Minnesota, United States ·
About the job
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
SEH is currenting searching for a Payroll Administrator to join our talented Finance/Accounting team!
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
- Collaborate on 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
- Lead the payroll cycle—run weekly payroll processing, including timecard approvals, benefit and deduction updates, and seamless payment execution in Workday.
- Serve as the go-to expert for payroll audits—leading documentation, system testing, and compliance support with confidence and precision.
- Own the numbers—gather critical payroll data, calculate wages, determine deductions and contributions, and generate reports that drive business decisions
- Support financial accuracy—prepare journal entries and perform general ledger reconciliations to keep our books balanced and audit-ready
- Impact end-of-year success—handle year-end reporting, benefit census submissions, and accrual tracking with meticulous attention to detail
- Be a problem solver and compliance guardian—research evolving payroll laws, test system updates, and ensure our processes stay ahead of the curve
- Champion innovation—explore and implement new features in our timekeeping system to streamline operations and enhance the employee experience
Essential Qualifications
- A two (2)- or four (4)-year degree in accounting or a related field—paired with real-world know-how
- Five (5) + years of hands-on payroll processing experience—you know the ins and outs of getting people paid accurately and on time.
- Two (2) + years of experience working in Workday Payroll, with confidence navigating its tools and features.
- Experience processing multi-state payroll, understanding the nuances of tax rules and compliance across different regions
- A solid foundation in accounting, with two (2) + years handling journal entries and general ledger reconciliation
- Demonstrated top-notch organizational, communication, and documentation skills—you keep things on track and clear for everyone
- A helpful, people-first attitude and strong interpersonal skills—you’re approachable, responsive, and team-focused.
- A self-starter mindset—you take initiative to dig in, seek information, solve problems, and stay productive without needing a lot of oversight
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Microsoft Dynamics.
- Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification
- ESOP experience.
All offers of employment for this position are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check which meets company standards. This will be conducted post-offer acceptance.
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 $75,000 and $95,000 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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