Payroll Coordinator, Administrator, Specialist, Processor

DH Pace - Olathe, KS

Full-time - Mid Level

Olathe, KS

11-50 employees

Building Material and Garden Equipment and Supplies Dealers

About the position

The Payroll Coordinator at DH Pace Company, Inc. is responsible for overseeing and processing payroll for the organization, ensuring compliance with federal and state laws. This role requires a strong understanding of payroll systems and procedures, as well as collaboration with HR and accounting teams to resolve payroll-related issues. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in multi-state payroll processing and familiarity with payroll software such as UKG and ADP.

Responsibilities

• Assist in processing and oversight of weekly and bi-weekly payroll processing.
• Ensure payroll procedures are compliant, efficient, and current.
• Develop systems to process payroll account transactions, including salaries, benefits, garnishments, deductions, taxes, and third-party payments.
• Coordinate timekeeping and payroll systems and oversee processing of payroll changes such as new hires and terminations.
• Maintain accurate records and prepare and run reports in the UKG HRIS system.
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws and internal policies.
• Work with auditors and manage payroll tax audits.
• Collaborate with Human Resources and accounting teams to resolve issues and answer payroll-related questions.
• Prepare and issue manual checks and same-day wire transfers as required.
• Prepare required monthly, quarterly, and annual reports, including year-end and tax reconciliation.

Requirements

• Minimum five (5) years of related multi-state payroll experience preferred.
• Familiarity with payroll software/HRIS (i.e., UKG, SAP, ADP, Kronos) and MS Office (especially Excel).
• Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Accounting or Business-related field preferred; equivalent payroll department experience with a high school diploma will also be considered.
• CPP certification encouraged.
• Current knowledge of payroll procedures and related laws with an excellent understanding of multi-location payroll and taxes.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently with little supervision, with strong analytical and math skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with UKG (formerly UltiPro) and ADP software.
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification.

Benefits

• Paid holidays
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Life insurance