Payroll Specialist

Ref ID: 02777664 Classification: Payroll Administrator Compensation: $50000.00 to $60000.00 yearly
Partnering with one of their clients in the Manufacturing industry, Robert Half Finance and Accounting is reviewing candidates for a Payroll Specialist position.

The Payroll Administrator will contribute to the production of accurate and timely payroll for employees.

Communication-oriented professionals who are able of working in a deadline-driven environment while exceeding internal customer service expectations, may be a great fit for this role.

We have a strong career growth opportunity available in this challenging Payroll Administrator position with an industry leader.

This full-time employment opportunity is based in the Kansas City, Missouri area.

Act now and submit an application today!

Major responsibilities

– Honor current payroll tax requirements and relevant laws associated with the processing of employee wage data, including payroll taxes, employee federal and state income and social security taxes and other required reporting

– Lead regular payroll reporting as required and assist with financial audits related to pay records and associated general ledger

– Formulate systems and protocols to direct the collection, calculation and entering of pay data

– Ensure timely processing of payroll in accordance with labor regulations and standard accounting principles

– Process voluntary deductions, as well as wage garnishments, pay levies, and other involuntary court-ordered payments in a timely manner, including reporting to the necessary authorities

– Help staff with PTO accruals, wage deductions, fringe benefits, general questions related to payroll, and other pay related issues

– Oversee quarterly and year-end payroll reports

– Team up with Human Resources, Information Technology, and other internal business partners to ensure security protocols for pay systems

– Pay practices related to FLSA, and other payroll areas to determine how those practices apply to advise management

– Perform review of data entered by others in the payroll software to include, but not limited to salary/wage increases, benefit deductions, employee termination dates, and employee leaves of absence under FMLA or other unpaid leave

If interested please contact Max Ralston at

Job Requirements:

– Must have high proficiency with spreadsheets

– Background working with Excel Formulas

– Strong familiarity with Multi-state Payroll

– Experience with garnishments payroll

– Demonstrated knowledge of multi-state payroll

– Knowledge of Full Cycle Payroll

– bi-Monthly Payroll experience desired

– General familiarity with Payroll Taxes

– Pivot Table experience highly preferred

– Payroll systems for 100-500 employees experience preferred

– Practical knowledge of VLOOKUP

– Adeptness in in-house payroll

– Understanding of processing liens, garnishments, and various withholdings

– 5+ years of payroll experience

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