Sr. Payroll Specialist | Leawood Office

This position will be required to go into the Leawood office 2 days per week.
The Sr. Payroll Specialist manages the day to day payroll process and performs accounting-related tasks.

How you'll make an impact

• Analyzes, prepares and manages the inputting of payroll data for multi-state, biweekly and monthly payroll. Uses Workday automated system to produce accurate and timely payroll reports.
• Ensures compliance with all applicable state and federal wage and hour laws
• Works closely with PEO Canada Payroll Team and VKA (India) to insure accurate foreign payroll processing
• Manage PTO Tracking and Time Tracking functions within Workday
• Works with the Benefits Manager to oversee 401(k) administration
• Manages the 401(k) annual audit process
• Provides data to Finance team for various journal entries, account reconciliations, and provides General Ledger support
• Manages ADP fulfillment relationship and all payroll tax processing
• Audits and creates all withholding tax set up and filings in conjunction with ADP
• Partners with HRBP’s to manage unemployment process
• Leads day to day training for the payroll team
• Responsible for other duties assigned by management
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following:
• Achievement Focus - Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles. Measures self against standard of excellence. Recognizes and acts on opportunities. Sets and achieves challenging goals. Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.
• Communication - Exhibits good listening and comprehension skills. Expresses ideas and thoughts in written form. Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally. Keeps others adequately informed. Selects and uses appropriate communication methods.
• Managing Customer Focus - Develops new approaches to meeting customer needs. Establishes customer service standards. Monitors customer satisfaction for payroll team. Promotes customer focus. Provides training tools for PTO Tracking and time entry system.
• Managing People - Develops team members’ skills and encourages growth. Includes team in planning. Approachable and collaborative. Provides direction and provides regular performance feedback. Takes responsibility for departmental activities.
• Planning and Organization - Integrates changes smoothly. Plans for additional resources. Prioritizes and plans work activities. Sets team goals and objectives. Uses time efficiently. Works in an organized manner.
• Problem Solving - Develops alternative solutions. Gathers and analyzes information skillfully. Identifies problems in a timely manner. Resolves problems in early stages. Works well in group problem solving situations.

What we're looking for

• Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university; five to six years related experience; experience managing 500+ employee payrolls; experience with international payrolls
• Language Ability: Read, analyze and interpret business, professional, technical or governmental documents. Write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals. Effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, customers and the public
• Mathematical Ability: Calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and  percentages
• Reasoning Ability: Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
• Computer Skills:  Microsoft Office Suite
• Certificates and Licenses: CPP/FPC preferred

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