Payroll Associate

Black & Veatch Family of Companies • Olathe, KS

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

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.
Black & Veatch allows you to lend your talent and perspective to humanity’s biggest challenges in a flexible environment where you are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities. We offer competitive compensation, 401k match and benefits that start day one.
Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life. At Black & Veatch, you own your career with purpose and meaning. You are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities at every step of your career journey. Bring your big ideas knowing you are safe to be who you are and speak up with concerns or questions and put your diverse talents and perspectives to use.
As the
Payroll Associate,
you will have the opportunity to:

Be responsible for assisting in preparing payrolls for processing with a bi-weekly and weekly frequency. This includes direct deposit, tax, and garnishment setup
Own the payroll inbox-providing adequate responses to Black and Veatch employees
Work under close supervision
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.

Requirements

• Typically two years of experience or Bachelor's degree in relevant field
• All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Nice To Haves

• Data entry
• Microsoft Excel, Intermediate
• Knowledge of payroll taxes and regulations
• Knowledge of General Ledger Systems
• Knowledge of Payroll Systems, Basic
• Organizing
• Planning
• Written Communications
• Informing
• Peer Relationships
• Problem Solving
• Dealing with Ambiguity

Responsibilities

• Updates direct deposit information for professionals
• Upload income withholding orders (IWO’s) into ADP website and/or set-up child support and garnishment orders and submit for payment for assigned entities
• Update the Global Payroll SharePoint site and manage any necessary changes
• Develop and maintain TEAMS site for ETS Coordinators to improve communication between the payroll department and ETS Coordinator teams
• Coordinates various benefit/compensation file uploads
• Assists fellow co-workers in reviewing payroll output or reports
• Answers inquiries as designated from the Payroll general inquiry box
• Annually assists payroll manager with year-end vacation payout process
• Assists with additional projects, as assigned
• Serves as a specialist having technical knowledge
• Generates and provides various payroll reports (system provided and ad hoc) and queries to Payroll Manager for reconciliation purposes
• Researches reconciliation issues
• Reconciles payroll payments for non-assigned entities
• Assists IT Support and Payroll Manager in testing program changes to the payroll system
• Supports continuous improvement efforts and the change management effects associated with the implementation of improvement
• As a necessary aspect of the management, personnel or pay administration functions, this position has access to confidential personnel records and pay information not otherwise available. This position is responsible for protecting and maintaining the privacy of such records and information

Benefits

• We offer competitive compensation, 401k match and benefits that start day one.
• Our comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this commitment and offers an array of health care benefits including but not limited to medical, dental and vision insurances along with disability and a robust wellness program.
• To support a healthy work-life balance, we offer flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time.
• A variety of additional benefits are available to our professionals, including a company-matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan and the B&V Credit Union. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance-based bonus program.
• As employee-owners, our professionals are empowered to drive not only their personal growth, but the company's long-term achievements - and they share in the financial rewards of the success through stock ownership.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level