HR Payroll Specialist

PDS Defense, Inc.; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

PDS Defense, Inc. in Wichita, KS is seeking a HR Payroll Specialist to manage regular, off-cycle payroll processing, withholdings, reconciliations, and reporting.

The role requires attention to detail and the ability to work effectively in a team, with flexibility for evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed. Candidates should have 3–7 years of payroll experience, a high school diploma (Bachelor's preferred), and familiarity with Dayforce or SAP.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of payroll best practices and mechanics including regular, off-cycle, and adjustments, withholdings, reconciliations, imputed income, internal controls, quarter and year-end tasks, and standard and custom reporting
• Knowledge of payroll laws and regulations
• Strong attention to detail
• Customer service oriented
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and holidays when necessary
• Good decision-making, problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Teamwork

Flexibility

Decision making

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Dayforce

SAP

Job description

Administrative/Clerical

HR Payroll Specialist

Wichita, KS Posted: 10/14/2025

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a HR Payroll Specialist, in Wichita, KS.

Job ID#: 213489

Job Category: Administrative/Clerical

Position Type: Associate - W2

Shift: 1

Job Description

Knowledge of payroll best practices and mechanics including regular, off-cycle, and adjustments, withholdings, reconciliations, imputed income, internal controls, quarter and year-end tasks, and standard and custom reporting

Detailed knowledge of payroll laws and regulations

Strong attention to detail

Customer service oriented

Ability to work effectively in a team environment

Flexibility and receptive to change

Good decision-making, problem-solving and analytical skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent

3-7 years' experience in payroll processing

Knowledge of payroll best practices and mechanics including regular, off-cycle, and adjustments, withholdings, reconciliations, imputed income, internal controls, quarter and year-end tasks, and standard and custom reporting

Must have the flexibility to work evening hours, weekends and holidays when necessary

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree

Experience with Dayforce preferred or equivalent payroll platform

Experience with SAP is a plus

Benefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations).

Job Requirements

Minimum Security Clearance: No Clearance

Military connected talent encouraged to apply.

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• California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled