Payroll Analyst

Payroll Analyst Americo is hiring a full-time Payroll Analyst to join our expanding team! The standard hours for this position are MondayFriday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, on-site at our Kansas City, MO office. Overview The Payroll Analyst is an individual contributor role within the Human Resources department, and is responsible for the accurate, timely, and compliant administration of payroll, payroll tax activities, workforce reporting, and payroll system maintenance. This role serves as the organization's subject matter expert for payroll operations, payroll compliance, employee data management, workforce reporting, garnishments, unemployment claims, and year-end payroll processes. Key Responsibilities Payroll Processing & Administration Process and audit weekly payroll, ensuring accurate earnings, deductions, taxes, and timekeeping data Research and resolve payroll discrepancies, including employee inquiries, overpayments, and underpayments Maintain payroll records and documentation in compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local wage and hour laws Payroll Tax & Compliance Serve as the internal payroll tax resource, supporting proper taxation, filings, reconciliations, and audits Administer payroll-related compliance activities, including garnishments, levies, child support orders, and unemployment claims Support internal and external audits by providing required payroll documentation and reconciliation support Year-End & Fringe Benefit Administration Coordinate year-end payroll processes, including W-2 preparation, reconciliation, and annual balancing Calculate, process, and ensure accurate reporting of taxable fringe benefits and imputed income in compliance with IRS regulations Payroll Reconciliation & Reporting Perform payroll reconciliations across payroll registers, tax liabilities, benefit deductions, and general ledger interfaces Analyze payroll data to identify discrepancies, trends, and opportunities for process improvement Develop, maintain, and validate recurring and ad hoc payroll, workforce, and compliance reports, dashboards, and data extracts Support month-end, quarter-end, year-end, audit, and regulatory reporting requirements Partner with HR, Finance, and business leaders to deliver payroll insights and reporting support HRIS & System Administration Maintain payroll-related employee records and ensure data integrity across systems Process employee lifecycle and compensation changes, including hires, terminations, and organizational updates Administer payroll system security, user access, and internal controls Support system testing, upgrades, implementations, and continuous process improvements in partnership with HR and IT Required Qualifications 3+ years of progressive payroll experience Strong knowledge of payroll tax regulations, wage and hour laws, garnishments, unemployment claims, and compliance requirements Experience processing multi-state payrolls. Demonstrated experience performing payroll reconciliations and resolving complex payroll issues. Experience developing and maintaining payroll, workforce, and compliance reports. Advanced Excel skills with the ability to independently create Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, formulas, and perform data validation and large dataset analysis Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills. High level of discretion and ability to handle confidential and sensitive information. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's Degree, preferably in Human Resources, Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or related Experience with ADP Workforce Now Experience with ADP Workforce Manager Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation Experience supporting year-end payroll processing, including W-2s and fringe benefits Experience administering payroll system security and access controls Experience creating custom reports using ADP reporting tools, DataBridge, or similar platforms About Us Americo: We're in this for life! The roots of the Americo family of companies date back more than 100 years. Americo is a life insurance and annuity company providing innovative products to our customers. At Americo, it's the people who make things work, so we hope you join us! What You'll Love About Working at Americo Compensation Our competitive pay and robust bonus program, offered to all associates, will make you feel valued. Learning and development We prepare you for success with a comprehensive, paid training program. Additionally, our Talent Development team creates various development opportunities for associates at every stage of their careers. Work-life balance We value work-life balance with our generous paid time off; you begin accruing hours every month, and they increase with tenure. All new hires earn over three weeks of paid time off annually, plus 11 paid company holidays! We also support new parents with a maternity and parental leave program, along with paid STD and LTD. Health and well-being We are committed to your health and are pleased to offer flexible benefits designed to support you and your family, with high quality coverage and meaningful company contributions. Benefits include PPO and HDHP medical plan options with HSA and FSA eligibility, along with dental and vision coverage. Additionally, we provide company paid life insurance, disability coverage, a confidential EAP, a wellness program, comprehensive health resources, corporate fitness discounts, and a 401(k) plan with employer matching. Future planning Americo offers a 401(k) with a company match. We also have tuition reimbursement programs to further your education. Giving back We support several local organizations, such as Ronald McDonald House, Hope Lodge, the American Red Cross, Harvesters, and many more. Our associates volunteer their time and donate money alongside the company to make a difference in our community. The fun stuff Americo participates in the Kansas City Corporate Challenge, a great way to connect with coworkers. Additionally, we host events like a Royals Party at the K, a legendary Holiday Party, and in-office events with local vendors to allow associates to step away from work and enjoy each other's company. Bustling environment Our newly renovated offices are conveniently located in downtown Kansas City, within walking distance of your favorite restaurants and attractions. Plus, you'll receive complimentary paid parking near our Americo offices downtown parking is a premium, but we've got you covered. The annual base salary range for this position is $75,000-$85,000 plus a targeted annual bonus and comprehensive benefits package. Final compensation will be determined based on market data, experience, education, and internal equity.