Multi-State Payroll Specialist - Compliance & Support

Rally House; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Rally House in Lenexa, KS is seeking a Payroll Specialist to manage bi-weekly payroll for 5,000+ employees across multiple states and weekly payroll for a smaller group. The role ensures compliance with federal, state, and local reporting and acts as a resource for payroll system issues with vendors.

You will work independently, apply critical thinking to resolve payroll questions, and support field leaders with timely answers while maintaining confidentiality in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of payroll experience in a multi-state environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with payroll systems; Workday preferred.
• Detail-oriented with high data-entry accuracy and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly payroll for 5,000+ employees in a multi-state environment.
• Ensure compliance with state final pay and related requirements.
• Process weekly payroll for a designated small employee population.
• Audit complex tax setups, including multi-state/local scenarios.
• Administer wage garnishments and liaise with agencies as needed.
• Support reporting and filings with federal, state, and local authorities.
• Troubleshoot payroll system issues and manage vendor cases.
• Respond to payroll inquiries from management and employees.
• Identify process improvements and participate in special projects.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Payroll systems experience

Workday familiarity

Data entry accuracy

Analytical and problem-solving

Independent self-starter

Payroll experience 3+ years

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Rally House in Lenexa, KS is seeking a Payroll Specialist to manage bi-weekly payroll for 5,000+ employees across multiple states and weekly payroll for a smaller group. The role ensures compliance with federal, state, and local reporting and acts as a resource for payroll system issues with vendors.

You will work independently, apply critical thinking to resolve payroll questions, and support field leaders with timely answers while maintaining confidentiality in a fast-paced environment.