Payroll Specialist

Pro Staff; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Pro Staff in Lenexa, KS is seeking a Senior Payroll Specialist to lead key payroll functions for a multi-state construction-focused workforce.

You will partner with the Payroll Manager to ensure accurate payroll processing, certified payroll compliance, and union reporting, with opportunities for career growth into leadership roles within a collaborative culture.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of payroll experience required.
• Construction, union payroll, and/or certified payroll experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of payroll compliance, reporting, and reconciliations.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and payroll systems.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated leadership potential and interest in growing into a management role.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly and biweekly payroll accurately and on time.
• Maintain payroll records and ensure compliance with payroll tax regulations and company policies.
• Assist with certified payroll reporting and union payroll reporting.
• Research and resolve payroll discrepancies and employee inquiries.
• Serve as a liaison between employees, field operations, union representatives, and accounting.
• Support payroll audits, reconciliations, and process improvements.
• Assist the Payroll Manager with special projects and departmental initiatives.
• Provide backup support for accounting and payroll functions as needed.

Skills

Payroll processing

Payroll compliance

Excel

Payroll systems

Communication

Leadership potential

Job description

Now Hiring: Payroll Specialist

Location: Lenexa, KS

Our client is a nationally recognized construction and building solutions provider delivering HVAC, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, building technologies, and specialty construction services across the U.S. Known for its commitment to safety, quality, and innovation, the company offers a collaborative culture with strong opportunities for career growth and advancement.

Position Summary

We are seeking a Senior Payroll Specialist to support and lead key payroll functions for a multi-state, construction-focused workforce. This role will partner closely with the Payroll Manager to ensure accurate payroll processing, certified payroll compliance, union reporting, and payroll issue resolution. The position offers a clear path toward future leadership and payroll management opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Process weekly and biweekly payroll accurately and on time.


• Maintain payroll records and ensure compliance with payroll tax regulations and company policies.


• Assist with certified payroll reporting and union payroll reporting.


• Research and resolve payroll discrepancies and employee inquiries.


• Serve as a liaison between employees, field operations, union representatives, and accounting.


• Support payroll audits, reconciliations, and process improvements.


• Assist the Payroll Manager with special projects and departmental initiatives.


• Provide backup support for accounting and payroll functions as needed.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of payroll experience required.


• Construction, union payroll, and/or certified payroll experience preferred.


• Strong knowledge of payroll compliance, reporting, and reconciliations.


• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and payroll systems.


• Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills.


• Demonstrated leadership potential and interest in growing into a management role.