Payroll Specialist

$80,000 - $80,000/Yr

Specialized Recruiting Group - Kansas City, KS

Full-time - Entry Level

Kansas City, KS

10,001+ employees

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Payroll Specialist will manage employee payroll processes across multiple regions while providing exceptional service and timely problem resolution. This role is essential for ensuring accurate payroll processing and compliance with regulations, contributing to the overall efficiency of the company's payroll operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage payroll processing for salaried and hourly employees across various locations, ensuring accuracy and adherence to deadlines.
• Prepare pay statements that accurately reflect hours worked, salary adjustments, deductions, and additional payments.
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of deductions for benefits and other withholdings.
• Track and approve overtime within the timekeeping system.
• Process disability payments and reconcile records with insurance providers.
• Support year-end tax documentation and reconciliation.
• Handle garnishments, employment verifications, and support benefit-related information processing.
• Maintain records for wellness program benefits and employee taxation purposes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of payroll or accounting experience, ideally in multi-region operations.
• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills and commitment to confidentiality.
• Proactive, organized, and able to meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Familiarity with payroll software.

Benefits

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