Specialist Payroll

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This role manages the day-to-day operations of biweekly, multi-state payrolls within a collaborative team environment to ensure accurate employee compensation. Primary functions include preparing, analyzing, reconciling, and reviewing payroll reports to resolve discrepancies and process various pay data items such as bonuses, commissions, garnishments. Key differentiators involve handling tax adjustments, deductions, direct deposit setups, returns, and managing unclaimed wages with attention to compliance and accuracy.

Success is measured by the accuracy and timeliness of payroll processing, effective issue resolution, and adherence to internal controls and regulatory requirements. The work impacts the organization by ensuring employees are paid correctly and on time, supporting financial integrity and employee satisfaction.

This is a hybrid role (3 days/week in the office) and will be based in Overland Park, KS.

• Audit and validate payroll files and reports through reconciliation and review to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Administer batch pay entries, retroactive adjustments, off-cycle payments, stop payments, manual check preparation, and other variable pays accurately within a team environment
• Coordinate with stakeholders to compile payroll data including garnishments, time and labor records, paid time off, taxes, insurance, retirement contributions, and other third-party payments
• Upload, document, and transmit payroll files to external service providers to maintain payroll processing continuity
• Handle general inquiries related to payroll, deductions, and time and attendance to support employee and management needs
• Also responsible for other duties/projects as assigned by business management as needed

• Bachelor's Degree OR combination of education and experience deemed equivalent (Required)
• 2-4 years related experience working with multi-state payroll, payroll tax or garnishment administration. (Preferred)
• Experience supporting a large organization (20,000+ people). (Preferred)
• Experience with Workday, Kronos, ADP, Kene Xa, multi-state tax experience. (Preferred)

• Communication (Required)
• Compliance Monitoring (Required)
• Confidentiality (Required)
• Customer Service (Required)
• Data Analysis (Required)
• Documentation Preparation (Required)
• Payroll Processing (Required)
• Payroll Reporting (Required)
• Prioritization (Required)
• Root Cause Identification (Required)
• Spreadsheets (Required)
• At least 18 years of age
• Legally authorized to work in the United States

Travel Required (Yes/No):
No

DOT Regulated Position (Yes/No):
No Safety Sensitive Position (Yes/No):
No

Base Pay Range: $19.97 - $36.02

Corporate Bonus Target: 5%

The pay range above is the general base pay range for a successful candidate in the role. The successful candidate's actual pay will be based on various factors, such as work location, qualifications, and experience, so the actual starting pay will vary within this range.

At T-Mobile, our benefits exemplify the spirit of One Team, Together! Full and part-time employees have access to the same benefits when eligible. We cover all of the bases, offering medical, dental and vision insurance, a flexible spending account, 401(k), employee stock grants, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off and up to 12 paid holidays - which total about 4 weeks for new full-time employees and about 2.5 weeks for new part-time employees annually - paid parental and family leave, family building benefits, back‑up care, enhanced family support, childcare subsidy, tuition assistance, college coaching, short‑and long‑term disability, voluntary AD&D coverage, voluntary accident coverage, voluntary life…