Payroll Specialist

Description We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to join our team in Lenexa, Kansas and help ensure employees are paid accurately and on schedule. This position plays a key role in managing recurring payroll activities, maintaining compliance with payroll regulations, and resolving pay-related issues with care and precision. The ideal candidate brings strong experience with end-to-end payroll processing, multi-state requirements, and payroll systems in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

- Process biweekly and monthly payroll cycles with a high level of accuracy and attention to deadlines

- Administer incentive, commission, and off-cycle payments while verifying supporting payroll data

- Review employee time records, pay changes, and payroll adjustments to ensure correct compensation

- Manage garnishment entries and deductions in accordance with applicable legal and company requirements

- Reconcile payroll records, identify discrepancies, and resolve issues before final submission

- Support payroll compliance efforts by maintaining accurate records and following federal, state, and local payroll regulations

- Update employee payroll information in the system and respond to pay-related questions from staff and internal partners

- Utilize payroll platforms such as ADP Workforce Now and Dayforce to maintain efficient payroll operations

- Handle payroll processing considerations related to prevailing wage requirements and multi-state employee populations Requirements - Proven experience managing full-cycle payroll from data review through final processing

- Background supporting payroll for employee populations ranging from approximately 101 to 500 employees

- Knowledge of multi-state payroll practices and related compliance requirements

- Hands-on experience with payroll systems, including ADP Workforce Now and Dayforce

- Familiarity with garnishments, payroll adjustments, and employee pay record maintenance

- Understanding of prevailing wage payroll requirements is preferred

- Strong attention to detail with the ability to work accurately under recurring deadlines

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