Payroll Administrator

Payroll Coordinator

$60-65K

Kansas City, MO (onsite)

Duties/Responsibilities

• Process multi-state payroll for approximately 1,000 employees across multiple entities and locations.
• Review timekeeping, earnings, deductions, taxes, garnishments, benefit deductions, reimbursements, and other payroll inputs for accuracy and completeness.
• Audit payroll results, reconcile variances, and coordinate corrections before payroll is finalized each pay period.
• Respond promptly and professionally to employee and manager questions regarding pay, deductions, taxes, and payroll procedures.
• Handle wage withholding orders and garnishments in accordance with applicable requirements.
• Process federal, state, and local payroll tax payments and file required monthly and quarterly returns.
• Support year-end processing, W-2s, and other required payroll reporting.
• Prepare payroll reports, reconciliations, journal-entry support, and documentation for Finance, Human Resources, auditors, and leadership.
• Maintain employee confidence and protect payroll operations by safeguarding confidential information.
• Research payroll issues, identify practical solutions, and communicate resolutions clearly.
• Maintain an efficient, organized workspace.
• Stay current on applicable federal, state, and local wage-and-hour and payroll requirements.
• Provide backup coverage for the Payroll Manager and help maintain uninterrupted payroll operations.

Minimum Requirements

• Experience: 3 years of full-cycle payroll processing experience; construction, prevailing-wage, or multi-entity environment strongly preferred.
• Strong mathematical and analytical aptitude, with the ability to research issues
• and identify solutions.
• Working knowledge of payroll practices, payroll taxes, wage-and-hour requirements, deductions, garnishments, and recordkeeping.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment while meeting strict deadlines.