Specialist, Payroll

T-Mobile•Overland Park, KS

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

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 handling tax adjustments, deductions, direct deposit setups, returns, and managing unclaimed wages with attention to compliance and accuracy. Success is measured by the accuracy and timeliness of payroll processing, effective issue resolution, and adherence to internal controls and regulatory requirements. The work impacts the organization by ensuring employees are paid correctly and on time, supporting financial integrity and employee satisfaction. This is a hybrid role (3 days/week in the office) and will be based in Overland Park, KS.

Requirements

Communication (Required)
Compliance Monitoring (Required)
Confidentiality (Required)
Customer Service (Required)
Data Analysis (Required)
Documentation Preparation (Required)
Payroll Processing (Required)
Payroll Reporting (Required)
Prioritization (Required)
Root Cause Identification (Required)
Spreadsheets (Required)
At least 18 years of age
Legally authorized to work in the United States

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree OR combination of education and experience deemed equivalent (Required)
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, Kronos, ADP, KeneXa , 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 adjustments, off-cycle payments, stop 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, deductions, and time and attendance to support employee and management needs
Also responsible for other duties/projects as assigned by business management as needed