Payroll Specialist

JR & Co•Kansas City, MO

4d•$28 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

The Payroll Specialist processes weekly payroll for a multi-state construction workforce - collecting and validating time, computing wages, and resolving discrepancies so employees are paid correctly and on time. This role sits on the corporate accounting/HR team and reports to the Payroll Manager.

Requirements

3+ years of payroll processing experience
Working knowledge of payroll tax and multi-state compliance requirements
Experience with prevailing wage and fringe benefits (construction or certified payroll a plus)
Strong Excel and data validation skills
Experience with payroll systems - ComputerEase and BambooHR preferred
Solid understanding of accounting practices and tax law
Detail-oriented - able to catch discrepancies and errors at a granular level
Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to maintain confidential information
Dependable, flexible, and able to adapt to changing needs
Valid driver's license

Nice To Haves

Construction or certified payroll experience

Responsibilities

Process weekly payroll including earnings, deductions, and taxes
Run accurate off-cycle payrolls as needed
Validate payroll data - time, pay rates, benefits, and job costing
Process garnishments, deductions, and benefit changes
Handle prevailing wage and fringe benefit calculations on public and federal work
Perform payroll reconciliations (registers, tax liabilities, benefits)
Assist with payroll journal entries and reporting to accounting
Identify and resolve discrepancies - missing deductions, incorrect pay, timecard errors
Maintain employee payroll records and proper documentation
Support audits and compliance reporting