Payroll Specialist

We are partnering with a top employer in the Kansas City area to hire a Payroll Specialist for a contract opportunity in Olathe, KS . This role is less focused on day-to-day payroll processing and more focused on researching, troubleshooting, and resolving payroll-related issues as they arise. The ideal candidate will have previous payroll processing and/or timekeeping experience in a high-volume environment and enjoy problem-solving, investigating discrepancies, and providing support to employees and internal teams. Experience working for a large organization is highly preferred, and Workday experience is a plus .
This is a fully onsite opportunity in Olathe with an initial contract term of at least six months , though there is potential for extension and even permanent conversion. This role offers an excellent opportunity to get your foot in the door with a highly regarded organization and could lead to future growth and advancement within the company.
Job Description
Join a large and fast-growing organization as a Payroll Specialist. In this role, you will support over 1,000 employees with their payroll needs. Your responsibilities will include managing Workday operations and resolving payroll issues efficiently.
Responsibilities

• Manage incoming payroll-related tickets.
• Send paystubs or W2 forms to employees.
• Investigate and resolve issues such as missing holiday pay.
• Prepare payroll, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Handle Payroll 101 responsibilities promptly.

Essential Skills

• Expertise in payroll processing and payroll tax.
• Experience with deductions and payroll accounting.
• Proficiency in Workday ERP and data entry.
• 3+ years experience processing payroll for a high volume of employees.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with timekeeping systems.
• Associate's Degree with an emphasis in Accounting or Finance.

Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Overland Park, KS.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $29.00/hr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Overland Park,KS.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 7, 2026.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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