Senior Payroll Systems Analyst

About the Role

Mortenson is looking for a Senior Payroll Systems Analyst who will be responsible for systems support of our Payroll Operations and Financial Reporting groups. The role works with HR, end users, and ITS to resolve issues and implement enhancements. The Senior Payroll Systems Analyst focuses on supporting the Payroll function by assisting end users with system issues, enhancing the system, and applying patches. The analyst acts as a bridge between Finance, Payroll, HR, Operations, and ITS, partnering to implement new software releases, oversee end‑to‑end payroll processes, and lead technology solutions such as UKG, Passport, Oracle HCM, or HCSS. Responsibilities also include analyzing payroll data, troubleshooting complex issues, drafting requirements, developing test scripts, and providing training and support to end‑users.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸payroll systems
• ▸system support
• ▸patch management
• ▸release implementation
• ▸data analysis
• ▸user training

What You Bring

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, HRIS, Management Information Systems, or equivalent experience with at least five years in a similar role. Required skills are advanced Excel, strong problem‑solving, knowledge of payroll/time‑keeping systems (Oracle HCM, UKG, Passport, HCSS), and preferred Oracle ERP experience. Effective communication, active listening, and the ability to build relationships across the organization are also essential. Additional notes: Mortenson does not accept unsolicited agency communications and reserves the right to hire individuals without legal or financial obligations. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship.

Requirements

• ▸bachelor's degree
• ▸advanced excel
• ▸oracle hcm
• ▸ukg
• ▸problem solving
• ▸communication

Benefits

The base pay range for this role is $85,300‑$128,000, with higher ranges for specific locations (Denver, Chicago, Seattle, Portland, Washington, D.C.). Pay is positioned within the range based on knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity. Visa sponsorship is not offered, and candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. • Medical and prescription drug plans that include 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

Work Environment

Hybrid