Job Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Payroll Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate will support the compensation team in processing accurate and timely payroll for employees, maintaining payroll records, and assisting with administrative tasks.

Responsibilities may include:

• Assist in preparing and processing payroll for weekly and biweekly pay cycles.
• Maintaining payroll records, including timesheets, deductions, and adjustments.
• Verifying employee work hours, resolve discrepancies, and ensure payroll accuracy.
• Processing new hires, terminations, and updates in payroll systems.
• Responding to employee payroll inquiries and resolve issues promptly.
• Ensuring compliance with company policies, labor laws, and payroll regulations.
• Performing data entry, payroll audits, and reconciliations.
• Weekend and holiday work hours may be required depending on payroll dates.

Qualifications

You bring to the team:

• Associate degree in business, accounting, human resources, or a related area.
• Previous experience in payroll processing, accounting, or human resources support preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Ability to work set days in our Lincoln, NE office with the option for a hybrid schedule.

Additional Information

Olsson is a nationally recognized, employee-owned firm specializing in planning and design, engineering, field services, environmental, and technology. Founded in 1956 on the very mindset that drives us today, we’re here to improve communities by making them more sustainable, better connected, and more efficient. Simply put, we work to leave the world better than we found it.

As an Olsson employee, you’ll receive our traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.), plus you’ll:

• Become an owner in the company after your first year through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Engage in work that has a positive impact in communities
• Receive an excellent 401(k) match
• Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles
• Benefit from a bonus system that rewards performance
• Have the possibility for flexible work arrangements

Olsson is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.

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