Payroll Staff Accountant

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

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Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

Primary Responsibilities

As a Payroll Staff Accountant in our Omaha Corporate Office, you will support a wide range of activities within our U.S. payroll operations.

Key responsibilities include:

• Processing payroll and performing payroll reconciliations
• Auditing employee master data to ensure accurate tax withholding and payroll compliance
• Strong understanding of US payroll tax regulations.
• Completing a variety of payroll record keeping and processing tasks, including:
• Calculating wages, overtime, and payroll deductions
• Processing off cycle checks and terminations
• Entering and maintaining payroll data
• Managing document retention
• Updating payroll related spreadsheets
• Responding to employee payroll inquiries

HDR is currently implementing a third party SaaS Human Resources and Payroll system that will be used to process U.S. payroll. Candidates with experience supporting system stabilization, documenting business processes, and working with newly implemented HR/payroll platforms are strongly preferred.

The ideal candidate demonstrates exceptional attention to detail, consistently performs work with precision and accuracy, and thrives in a collaborative team environment. You will be expected to complete assigned tasks within established timelines while ensuring compliance with payroll regulations across applicable jurisdictions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience performing US payroll or similar relatable experience required
• MS Office proficiency, with focus on Excel capabilities required
• Detail-oriented professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment
• Team oriented and willingness to learn new things
• Bachelor's degree is a plus
• In-house, multi-state U.S. payroll experience preferred
• A/E/C industry experience preferred
• Preference given to candidates currently residing in the Omaha-Metro Area

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent experience

What We Believe

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ , People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.