Payroll Specialist

Midland Care Connection; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance options

PTO and leave

6 holidays per year

403(b) Retirement Plan with match

Life/AD&D insurance

On-site education center for CEU

Employee Assistance Program

Volunteer time

Uniform allowance

Job summary

Midland Care Connection in Topeka, KS seeks a Payroll Specialist to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing in a not-for-profit healthcare setting. You will review time/attendance, maintain payroll data, respond to employee questions, and support audits with confidentiality and accuracy.

Join a mission-driven organization established in 1978, offering a full continuum of care including hospice and home health, with strong collaboration between HR and Finance teams to ensure compliance and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 2 years payroll processing experience.
• Knowledge of payroll laws, wage and hour regulations, and payroll tax requirements.
• Experience using payroll software (Paycom or HRIS).
• Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Office applications.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with HR and Finance teams.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll accurately and on time.
• Review employee time and attendance records.
• Maintain payroll data and respond to pay, deductions, and benefits inquiries.
• Support audits and payroll reporting for compliance.
• Protect the confidentiality of employee information.
• Collaborate with HR and Finance to ensure payroll accuracy.

Skills

Payroll processing

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Independent work style

HR/Finance collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Tools

Paycom

HRIS

Job description

Job Location: Topeka, KS 66606. Position Type: Full Time. Job Shift: Day. Company: Midland Care Connection.

Midland Care Connection is a not-for-profit, community-based organization dedicated to helping older adults and seriously ill individuals stay independent and supported in their homes. Established in 1978, we offer a full continuum of care, including hospice, palliative care, home health, grief and loss counseling, and our signature PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) program. Our mission centers on 'meeting individual needs through innovative care solutions', and we serve people across multiple counties in northeast Kansas.

Payroll Specialist

Responsible for ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time while maintaining compliance with federal, state, and organizational payroll regulations. This role manages payroll processing, reviews employee time and attendance records, maintains payroll data, and responds to employee questions regarding pay, deductions, and benefits. Working closely with Human Resources and Finance, the Payroll Specialist helps ensure payroll accuracy, supports audits and reporting, and protects the confidentiality of employee information. Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and a commitment to excellent customer service are essential to supporting Midland Care Connection's mission of caring for employees so they can provide exceptional care to the communities they serve.

Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 2 years of payroll processing experience
• Working knowledge of payroll laws, wage and hour regulations, and payroll tax requirements
• Experience using payroll and timekeeping software
• Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and handle sensitive information
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with HR and Finance teams

Preferred

• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification
• Experience with Paycom, or other HRIS/payroll systems
• Experience processing payroll in a healthcare or nonprofit environment
• Knowledge of employee benefits deductions, garnishments, and payroll reporting
• Experience with payroll audits and year-end processing (W-2s, tax reconciliation)
• Associate's or bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field

Benefits

• Health insurance options for employees and dependents
• Dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
• Flexible Savings Accounts (FSA) or Health Savings Accounts (HSA), with employer contributions
• Paid Time Off (PTO), Personal and Taking Care of You Days
• Holiday pay (six holidays per year)
• 403(b) ERISA Retirement Plan, match provided
• Free group life and AD&D insurance of $20,000
• On-site education center to provide professional development and CEU credits
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and dependents
• Paid monthly volunteer time at non-profit organizations
• Uniform Allowance Program

Midland Care Connection is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.