Payroll Analyst

Our client is seeking a Payroll Specialist to join their team. As a Payroll Specialist, you will be instrumental in ensuring the accuracy and compliance of payroll processing within the organization. You will support payroll operations by troubleshooting issues, assisting with escalations, and contributing to process improvements. Your work will directly impact organizational payroll integrity and support internal clients through your subject matter expertise and process optimization skills. The ideal candidate will demonstrate problem-solving abilities, strong communication skills, and a commitment to delivering excellent customer service, aligning successfully with the company's values of diversity and inclusion. Job Title: Payroll Specialist Location: Overland Park, KS - Hybrid Duration: 6+ months with highly possible extension / conversion Pay range: $45 - $48 - Contract on W2 What's the Job? Manage payroll programs to ensure accurate payment and reporting Coordinate and execute payroll tax, garnishments, and general payroll operations to maintain compliance and operational effectiveness Lead and participate in payroll-related projects by coordinating timelines, facilitating meetings, and validating data through testing Develop and implement process improvements, standardization, and automation to enhance payroll accuracy and efficiency Collaborate with internal partners such as Legal, Accounting, and Human Resources to resolve payroll issues and support compliance What's Needed? Bachelor's Degree plus 2 years of related work experience OR a combination of education and experience deemed equivalent 4+ years of progressive payroll experience (preferred) Experience performing functions of HR, Payroll, reporting applications, and system integrations (preferred) Problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks independently Strong written and verbal communication skills to relay complex information effectively About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells. ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands – Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells – creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2023 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 14th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent. ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr