Payroll and Benefits Specialist (People+Culture)

$59,000 - $69,000/Yr

Unclassified - Overland Park, KS

Full-time - Entry Level

Remote - Overland Park, KS

About the position

The Payroll and Benefits Specialist plays a crucial role in the People+Culture department by managing payroll, benefits administration, and leave processes. This position requires a commitment to confidentiality, ethics, and integrity while fostering a positive workplace culture. The specialist will ensure timely and accurate payroll processing, assist with benefits selection for new associates, and promote initiatives that enhance associate engagement and satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Administer payroll functions ensuring timely and accurate payments to associates.
• Execute accurate employer deductions during payroll processing and document all wage-related transactions.
• Produce payroll reports for management and oversee state tax filings and W-2s.
• Assist the Director of Compliance with PEAK reporting to government agencies.
• Administer associate benefits accurately through the payroll system and assist new associates with benefits selection during onboarding.
• Balance payroll records using Excel and reconcile incoming invoices related to benefits.
• Promote a positive workplace culture that reflects the organization's values and mission.
• Partner with the P+C team to drive associate engagement initiatives and improve workplace satisfaction.
• Support the Culture Champions Committee in onboarding and event planning.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, organizational development, business administration, or a related field.
• At least two years of payroll and benefits administration experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Excellent reasoning, mathematics, and data entry skills.
• Experience with payroll certifications such as FPC or CPP is a plus.

Nice-to-haves

• Human resources certification such as PHR, SHRM-CP, or CEBS.
• Experience with Adobe software.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance