Payroll Specialist

Morgan Hunter; Kansas City (MO); Híbrido; USD 55.000 - 68.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Morgan Hunter in Kansas City, MO is seeking a Payroll Specialist for a long-term contract Hybrid role, supporting day-to-day payroll operations during a system transition with emphasis on accuracy and timely processing.

You will process payroll, correct timesheet discrepancies, manage direct deposits, benefits, deductions, and respond to employee questions while maintaining compliance and payroll documentation.

Formación

• 2+ years of payroll processing experience.
• Advanced Excel skills (PivotTables, VLOOKUP, formulas).
• Experience with payroll systems and processing complex payroll transactions.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organizational and analytical abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet payroll deadlines.
• Professional communication and service-oriented approach.

Responsabilidades

• Process payroll, review pay registers, and ensure accurate and timely payments.
• Identify timesheet discrepancies and make necessary corrections.
• Process manual checks, supplemental payments, and payroll adjustments.
• Maintain employee payroll records, including direct deposits, benefits, and deductions.
• Review new hire information and update employee profiles in payroll systems.
• Balance direct deposit payroll and assist with payroll reconciliations.
• Review wage rates and support prevailing wage and certified payroll requirements.
• Respond to employee payroll questions and maintain accurate payroll documentation.

Conocimientos

Payroll processing

Excel (PivotTables/VLOOKUPs)

Payroll systems

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Communication

Herramientas

Payroll software

Descripción del empleo

Kansas City, MO | Long-Term Contract | Hybrid Morgan Hunter is partnering with a large Kansas City organization to hire a Payroll Specialist for a long-term contract opportunity. This hands‑on role will support day‑to‑day payroll operations during an upcoming system transition, with a strong focus on accuracy, problem-solving, and timely processing.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll, review pay registers, and ensure accurate and timely payments
• Identify timesheet discrepancies and make necessary corrections
• Process manual checks, supplemental payments, and payroll adjustments
• Maintain employee payroll records, including direct deposits, benefits, and deductions
• Review new hire information and update employee profiles in payroll systems
• Balance direct deposit payroll and assist with payroll reconciliations
• Review wage rates and support prevailing wage and certified payroll requirements
• Respond to employee payroll questions and maintain accurate payroll documentation

Qualifications

• 2+ years of payroll processing experience preferred
• Strong Excel skills, including PivotTables, VLOOKUPs, and formulas
• Experience working with payroll systems and processing complex payroll transactions
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to identify and correct errors
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet payroll deadlines
• Professional communication skills and a collaborative, service-oriented approach

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Keywords: Senior Payroll Processor, Payroll Administration, Payroll Reconciliation, Admin, Administrative