Specialist, Payroll

T-Mobile • Overland Park, KS

4d • $20 - $36 • Hybrid

About The Position

This is a hybrid role (3 days/week) in the office and is based in Overland Park, KS Job Overview 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 managing payroll tax activities including tax adjustments, complex payroll tax inquiries, and compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations. Success is measured by the accuracy and timeliness of payroll tax processing, effective resolution of tax and garnishment inquiries, and adherence to internal controls and regulatory requirements. The work impacts the organization by ensuring payroll tax compliance, minimizing financial risk, and supporting employees through accurate and legally compliant payroll administration.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree OR combination of education and experience deemed equivalent (Required)
• Attention To Detail (Required)
• Change Management (Required)
• Microsoft Office (Required)
• Organization (Required)
• At least 18 years of age
• Legally authorized to work in the United States

Nice To Haves

• 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, UKG, ADP, Multi-state tax experience. (Preferred)

Responsibilities

• Audit and validate payroll files and reports through reconciliation and review to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Administer batch pay entries, retroactive payroll adjustments, off-cycle 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 tax, employee tax forms, and garnishments to support employee and management needs
• Also responsible for other duties/projects as assigned by business management as needed

Benefits

• Employees enjoy multiple wealth-building opportunities through our annual stock grant, employee stock purchase plan, 401(k), and access to free, year-round money coaches.
• employees in regular, non-temporary roles are eligible for an annual bonus or periodic sales incentive or bonus, based on their role.
• Most Corporate employees are eligible for a year-end bonus based on company and/or individual performance and which is set at a percentage of the employee’s eligible earnings in the prior year.
• 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 insurance, voluntary disability insurance, and voluntary long-term care insurance.
• eligible employees can also receive mobile service & home internet discounts, pet insurance, and access to commuter and transit programs!

What This Job Offers

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