Payroll Specialist

LHH Recruitment Solutions is representing one of our Kansas City clients seeking to hire a Payroll Specialist sitting on its Human Resources team. This full-time position features a standard 8am-5pm schedule from Monday through Friday. Based in downtown Kansas City, the role also offers the flexibility to work from home one day a week. Our client provides a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package including 20 days PTO annually and company paid parking, and opportunity for professional growth!

Job responsibilities include:

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  Processing payroll for approximately 550 employees- hourly and salaried- on one biweekly payroll schedule

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  Ensuring all aspects of the payroll cycle- including wages taxes, benefits, and more- are reconciled, audited, and transmitted timely and accurately

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  Maintaining and coordinating the bonus incentive and deferred compensation processes

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  Researching and resolving employee queries, ensuring a high level of service

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  Tracking and managing all necessary paperwork for tax deductions, benefits, and garnishments

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  Maintaining compliance regarding local, state, and federal payroll tax laws

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  Facilitating the employee change process in various company systems and managing current and correct electronic personnel files for all employees

Qualifications needed:

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  Must have experience processing payroll with ADP (ideally WorkforceNow and eTime) and using ADP’s reporting functions

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  At least 3 (three) years of professional experience in payroll is required

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  Bachelors’ degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred, but not required; commensurate professional experience will be considered in lieu of education

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  Solid communication skills and the ability to work with varying levels of management is needed

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  Strong Excel skillset, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks/deadlines

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  Ability to work independently and as part of a team

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  Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification is a huge plus

If you have at least 3 years of experience processing payroll using ADP software, apply today to join a dynamic team with a supportive work environment that will value your contributions and supports your career development! Thank you!

Pay Details: $70,000.00 to $85,000.00 per year Search managed by: Gwen Sirna

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