Payroll Analyst

Location: Shawnee Mission

Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success.

As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.  

Company :
Black & Veatch Corporation  Req  : 117952 Opportunity Type :
Staff Relocation eligible :
No Full time/Part time :
Full-Time  Project Only Hire :
No Visa Sponsorship Available:
No Why Black & Veatch?

At Black & Veatch, you’ll be part of work that matters—designing, creating, and building the infrastructure communities rely on every day, from concept through execution.

We care about how the work gets done as much as what we build. Safety is built into every decision, and people look out for each other—speaking up, collaborating, and doing the right thing because it affects real lives.

You’ll work alongside teams solving complex challenges and turning ideas into solutions that perform in the real world—gaining hands-on experience across projects, technologies, and disciplines.

Ownership shows up in how we work. We take responsibility for outcomes, follow through on commitments, and take pride in what we deliver. As a 100% employee-owned company, employees share in the long-term success we build together.

With flexible ways of working and meaningful development opportunities, you’ll build a career you can be proud to stand behind.

The Opportunity The Payroll Analyst supports payroll-related operations through payroll processing, governmental reporting, issue identification, accuracy improvements, audit assistance, and technical guidance. This role works under frequent supervision and contributes to the timely and accurate completion of payroll activities. The Team Black & Veatch’s Business Enablement consists of critical groups that help enable the organizations people, projects, and businesses to be as successful as possible.
Functions in this group include Digital & Information Technology, Global Finance, Global Human Resources, Legal, Risk Management, and Government Affairs and Real Estate and Building Services.

Key Responsibilities Process routine payrolls, including basic gross-to-net calculations and tax calculations, under supervision. Enter, review, and validate payroll data, including advanced uploads and payroll inputs. Handle retroactive calculations, payroll adjustments, basic voids, reissues, and wire requests. Serve as a liaison for timesheet tracking, including reviewing late and adjusted timesheets for reasonableness. Generate basic system-provided reports and maintain payroll-related data tracking.

Respond to payroll inquiries and assist with issue resolution. Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes, accuracy, and efficiency. Assist with audits and provide supporting documentation as needed. Annually assist the payroll team with year-end processes.

Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance preferred.

Preferred Technical

Skills:

Data Entry Microsoft Excel Knowledge of payroll taxes and regulations

Knowledge of General Ledger Systems Knowledge of Payroll Systems Preferred Non-Technical

Skills:

Organizing Written Communications Informing Peer  Relationships Problem Solving

Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience. Typically 2+ years’ related experience. All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following:…