Payroll Specialist

LHH; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH is seeking a Payroll Specialist to support payroll operations across multiple business units in a fully onsite role in Kansas City, MO. This position will process payroll for approximately 400 employees, including union payroll, and collaborate closely with payroll and accounting leadership.

The ideal candidate has construction payroll experience, strong attention to detail, and thrives in a hands-on, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Experience processing union payroll and construction payroll.
• Full-cycle, in-house payroll processing experience.
• Strong understanding of payroll regulations and compliance requirements.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly and bi-weekly payroll for ~400 employees across multiple business units.
• Manage union payroll and ensure compliance with labor agreements.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and employee data.
• Process deductions, garnishments, benefits, and tax withholdings.
• Research and resolve payroll discrepancies promptly.
• Partner with accounting and operations to verify payroll accuracy.
• Assist with payroll reporting and audits as needed.
• Support payroll for multiple entities.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

Skills

Union payroll

Construction payroll

Full-cycle payroll

Payroll compliance

Attention to detail

Education

Accounting/Business degree

Tools

Trimble Viewpoint Spectrum

Viewpoint Vista

ComputerEase

Timberline

Job description

A growing construction-related organization is seeking a Payroll Specialist to support payroll operations across multiple business units. This role will be responsible for processing payroll for approximately 400 employees, including union payroll, while working closely with payroll and accounting leadership. The ideal candidate will have construction payroll experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a collaborative, hands-on environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process weekly and/or bi-weekly payroll for approximately 400 employees.
• Manage union payroll and ensure compliance with applicable labor agreements.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and employee data.
• Process payroll deductions, garnishments, benefits, and tax withholdings.
• Research and resolve payroll discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Partner with accounting and operations teams to ensure payroll accuracy.
• Assist with payroll reporting and audits as needed.
• Support payroll for multiple business entities.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Experience processing union payroll.
• Construction industry payroll experience.
• Full-cycle, in-house payroll processing experience.
• Strong understanding of payroll regulations and compliance requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Preferred:

• Experience with construction ERP or payroll software such as:
• Trimble Viewpoint Spectrum
• Viewpoint Vista
• ComputerEase
• Timberline
• Light accounting experience.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, or a related field.
• Fully onsite position.
• Flexible schedule within business needs.
• Casual, laid-back culture with a collaborative team environment.