Payroll Specialist

Goodwill - Wichita, KS

Full-time - Entry Level

Wichita, KS

Social Assistance

About the position

The Payroll Specialist at Goodwill Industries of Kansas is responsible for processing payroll and maintaining accurate employee records for over 750 employees. This role plays a crucial part in supporting the organization's mission to transform lives and communities through education, training, and employment. The specialist will ensure compliance with accounting standards while assisting with payroll discrepancies and employee benefit administration.

Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly payroll as required by the Director of Payroll and Benefits.
• Update employee payroll records by entering new hires, terminations, and job changes.
• Resolve payroll discrepancies and answer employee payroll questions.
• Prepare and maintain payroll reports as required by the Payroll and Benefits Manager.
• Complete employee verification requests.
• Assist with garnishments and withholdings.
• Provide back-up support to the Director of Payroll and Benefits as needed.
• Assist with employee benefits administration including enrollments and processing changes.
• Assist with Cobra administration and the Benefit Open Enrollment process.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 5 years of accounting or payroll experience required.
• Proven experience in a payroll position in a fast-paced environment required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles required.
• Experience with ADP preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required.
• Valid driver's license and insurability required.

Nice-to-haves

• Associate's or bachelor's degree in business or accounting preferred.
• Bondable status preferred.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Medical and Prescription Plan
• Paytient Medical Assistance Plan
• Vision Care Plan
• Group Life and AD&D
• Vacation and Sick Leave
• Personal days
• Floating holiday
• Accident and critical illness
• Paid Volunteer Time Off
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• 20% discount at Goodwill Industries of Kansas stores