Payroll Administrator - Hybrid

Synergy Staffing Services, LLC; Missouri; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Synergy Staffing Services, LLC, is assisting a well-known Kansas City employer in finding a Payroll Administrator who is highly organized and detail-oriented. You will process payroll accurately and on time, handle data entry, and respond to employee inquiries professionally.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in payroll, familiarity with ADP, strong data analysis, and strict confidentiality. You will ensure correct deductions, taxes, benefits, and reporting for management review.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of payroll experience.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret complex data sets.
• Familiarity with payroll accounting principles.
• Excellent attention to detail and organization.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll for employees accurately and on time.
• Enter, maintain, and process payroll information in the system.
• Make changes to hourly rates, salaries, commissions, bonuses, and other compensation as needed.
• Maintain paid leave, holidays, deductions, withholdings, and employee addresses.
• Analyze payroll data to ensure accuracy and compliance with policies and laws.
• Ensure payroll wages, deductions, taxes, benefits, and job costing are correct.
• Issue replacement checks or direct deposits when payroll errors occur.
• Prepare and submit payroll reports for management review.
• Address employee inquiries regarding payroll discrepancies promptly.

Skills

Payroll processing

Data analysis

Confidentiality

Microsoft Excel

Attention to detail

Tools

ADP Payroll

Job description

Job Description

A well-known Kansas City company seeks a detail-oriented and organized Payroll Administrator to join the team. Great benefits!

Responsibilities

• Process payroll for employees accurately and on time
• Enter, maintain, and process information into the system regarding payroll
• When needed, make changes to employees' hourly rates, salaries, commissions, bonuses, and other compensation
• Maintain and update all paid leave and holiday, deductions, withholdings, and address changes
• Analyze payroll data to ensure accuracy and compliance with company policies and legal requirements.
• Ensure union payroll wages, deductions, taxes, benefits, and job costing are correct
• Issue or reissue replacement checks or direct deposits when a payroll error occurs
• Prepare and submit reports on payroll metrics for management review.
• Address employee inquiries regarding payroll discrepancies or concerns promptly.

Qualifications

• Proven 5+ years of experience in payroll administration
• Experience with ADP is preferred, but not required
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data sets effectively.
• Familiarity with technical accounting principles related to payroll processing.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills are essential for success in this role.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information responsibly
• Strong Microsoft Office Suite skills