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 Manager to join and grow with our Finance and Accounting 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:

Supervise the payroll function. Ensure compliance with deadlines.
Be trained and able to fully perform the payroll function anytime necessary.
Develop, execute, and monitor processes to ensure accuracy.
Develop and publish necessary internal communications.
Perform administrator functions for the payroll software.
Provide information for various annual audits, and manage the ESOP and 401k audit, making sure the various participants comply with deadlines.
Pull data and prepare spreadsheets to list employees and related wages eligible for ESOP plan contribution.
Manage ESOP administration, distribution, and diversification processes, provide information needed by recordkeeper, analyze and review information provided by the recordkeeper. Ensure compliance with deadlines.
Manage Fidelity 401(k) portal, access setup and review, SPD revisions and review.
Collaborate with HR on benefits and any other necessary issues.

Essential Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance or closely related field
Demonstrated experience managing all aspects of the payroll function while meeting deadlines and adhering to compliance standards
Capability and readiness to independently handle payroll operations at any time, without prior notice
Experience with audit processes related to payroll, ESOP, and 401(k) compliance
Proven expertise in the development and execution of internal processes designed to streamline and accurately execute the payroll process
Ability to develop and publish communications in an effort to educate and engage internal stakeholders
Demonstrated proficiency with ADP and Workday systems with ability to work in an administrator capacity
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.
Experience with payroll software administration and system implementation
Experience with ESOP administration and 401(k) plan management
Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, data analysis)
Working knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll regulations (FLSA, tax laws, ACA, etc.)
Knowledge of HRIS and accounting systems integration with payroll

Preferred Qualifications:

Five (5) years of payroll related experience, with at least two (2) years in a supervisory or managerial role
Experience managing employee benefit plans, particularly ESOP and 401(k)
Detail-oriented: Ensuring accuracy in payroll calculations and compliance deadlines
Strong analytical skills: Ability to review, analyze, and audit payroll and benefit data
Excellent communication skills: Ability to develop and publish internal communications
Problem-solving ability: Quickly resolving payroll discrepancies or compliance issues
Time management skills: Meeting strict payroll processing and audit deadlines
Collaboration: Working effectively with HR, finance and external auditors
Experience working with Oracle

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 $108,000 and $128,000 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.

#LI - AA1

Short Elliott Hendrickson, Inc

Latest Jobs

Payroll Manager