Senior Payroll Specialist

Senior Payroll Specialist

Location: Overland Park, KS (Onsite)

About the Opportunity

A growing organization is seeking a Senior Payroll Specialist to join its accounting and payroll team. This position is responsible for supporting weekly payroll processing, maintaining payroll records, assisting with reporting requirements, and serving as a resource for payroll-related questions. The ideal candidate will have payroll experience in a high-volume environment within the construction industry. Read below for additional details!

Responsibilities:

• Assist with the preparation and processing of weekly payroll.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and employee payroll documentation.
• Support certified payroll reporting and compliance requirements.
• Prepare and reconcile union-related reports and filings.
• Research and resolve payroll discrepancies and employee inquiries.
• Respond to payroll-related phone calls and emails in a professional and timely manner.
• Collaborate with accounting, HR, and operations teams to ensure payroll accuracy.
• Assist with audits, reporting, and payroll reconciliations.
• Provide support for additional accounting and administrative functions as needed.
• Follow established payroll procedures, internal controls, and company policies.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 2 years of payroll experience.
• Experience processing payroll for a large employee population preferred.
• Union payroll experience.
• Construction industry experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Preferred Experience:

• Weekly payroll processing.
• Multi-state payroll exposure.
• Certified payroll reporting.
• Union reporting and reconciliations.
• High-volume payroll environments.

Benefits :

• Competitive compensation based on experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• Stable, team-oriented work environment.

Apply today if you have a background in payroll and are looking to join a collaborative accounting team with opportunities for long-term growth.