Contract Senior Payroll Specialist | Multi-State, Paycom

Pape-Dawson Consulting Engineers; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Pape-Dawson Consulting Engineers in Overland Park, KS is seeking a Senior Payroll Specialist for a 6- to 9-month contract to support multi-state payroll processing and record-keeping. The role emphasizes accuracy, compliance, and effective collaboration with HR and Finance.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of payroll experience, proficiency with Paycom, and working knowledge of payroll taxes and benefits. A Bachelor's in accounting/finance or equivalent experience is required, with strong Excel

Qualifications

• 5+ years of payroll administration or related experience.
• Experience with Paycom is required.
• Working knowledge of payroll taxes, wage/hour, and deductions.

Responsibilities

• Support biweekly payroll processing across multiple states.
• Review timesheets for accuracy and approvals.
• Maintain payroll records for hires, terminations, and changes.
• Assist with payroll tax filings and reporting.
• Support benefits administration and 401(k) processing.
• Prepare payroll reports and analyze data in Excel.
• Coordinate with HR, Benefits, and Finance as needed.

Skills

Payroll administration

Attention to detail

Customer service

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Equivalent experience

Tools

Paycom

Workday

Deltek Vantagepoint

Job description

Pape-Dawson Consulting Engineers in Overland Park, KS is seeking a Senior Payroll Specialist for a 6- to 9-month contract to support multi-state payroll processing and record-keeping. The role emphasizes accuracy, compliance, and effective collaboration with HR and Finance.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of payroll experience, proficiency with Paycom, and working knowledge of payroll taxes and benefits. A Bachelor's in accounting/finance or equivalent experience is required, with strong Excel