Salary Payroll Specialist

Performance Contracting; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

ESOP

401(k) with match

Health & dental insurance

Life/AD&D & disability

EAP

PTO & holidays

Job summary

Performance Contracting is seeking a Payroll Specialist to manage the semi-monthly payroll for salaried staff. The role requires processing payroll data, ensuring timely payments, maintaining Dayforce HRIS data, and partnering with HR, Benefits, and Finance to meet compliance.

The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of salaried payroll experience, strong Excel skills, and knowledge of multi-state payroll regulations. CPP or FPC certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience processing salaried employee payroll.
• Multi-state payroll knowledge and compliance awareness.
• Professional discretion handling confidential information.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• CPP or FPC certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as subject matter expert for Dayforce payroll.
• Be primary contact for salaried employees; provide excellent service.
• Maintain knowledge of Federal, State, Local payroll tax laws.
• Complete payroll onboarding for new hires and salary transfers.
• Ensure final pay, PTO payouts, and severance are accurate and compliant.
• Process semi-monthly salary payroll for ~1,800 salaried employees nationwide.
• Review Wage and Tax reports for quarter and annual close.

Skills

Payroll

Excel

Multi-State Payroll

Communication

Confidentiality

CPP/FPC preferred

Dayforce payroll

Education

Bachelor's degree

CPP Certification

Tools

Dayforce HRIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Company Overview

Performance Contracting Group is a national employee-owned specialty contractor that offers quality services and products to the commercial, industrial, and non-residential construction markets. We are committed to recruiting, developing, and advancing employees from a diversity of backgrounds and experiences, as well as supporting a culture of safety and inclusiveness that allows you to contribute to your fullest potential. We place high value on training and professional development, encouraging you to broaden and strengthen your unique skill sets so you can fully realize your potential.

The Salary Payroll Specialist position is responsible for processing and managing the company’s semi-monthly salary payroll, including reviewing payroll data for accuracy and ensuring payments are made on time. In addition, the role maintains payroll data in the HRIS system, implementing process improvements, ensuring data quality, and analyzing and reporting on payroll data. Excellent analytical skills are required in this role, along with the ability to work with highly confidential information.

This role will partner closely with Human Resources, Benefits, Hourly Payroll and Controllers to meet compliance requirements and business needs.

Responsibilities

• Serve as subject matter expert for payroll areas of the Dayforce HRIS system.
• Act as key point of contact for salaried employees and be the go-to person for employee questions, providing exceptional customer service.
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of Federal, State, and Local payroll tax laws.
• Complete payroll onboarding process for all salaried new hires and hourly transfers to salary, including communication with new employees.
• Work closely with management to ensure final pay, PTO payouts, and severance is accurate and compliant for separating employees.
• Calculate, document, and pay project based exempt salaried overtime. Provide reporting to controllers upon request.
• Apply discretion and sound judgment in managing processes, making decisions, and handling sensitive information.
• Communicate and process garnishments and wage attachments for salaried employees.
• Process Semi-monthly salary payroll for approximately 1,800 salaried employees nationwide.
• Collaborate with benefits to adjust pay and benefit deductions for Leave of Absences.
• Set up and end per diems based on employee travel agreements received from the businesses.
• Open and manage any necessary Dayforce payroll support tickets.
• Review Wage and Tax reports for quarter and annual close to ensure accuracy for tax reporting.

Basic Requirements

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience processing salaried employee payroll.
• Compliance Awareness.
• Multi-State Payroll Skills.
• Business Acumen, including written and oral communication skills.
• Payroll Expertise. (CPP or FPC preferred).
• Professional discretion and demonstrated ability handling confidential information.
• Microsoft Office Suite. (Intermediate to Advanced Excel competency).

Preferred Requirements

• CPP Certification or the ability to obtain certification within a specified timeframe.
• Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Local to the Kansas City Metro.

At Performance Contracting, our employees are our greatest asset. We put our people first and are proud to provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to meet the needs of our employees at every stage of life.

In our commitment to fostering an environment where everyone can thrive personally and professionally, we offer:

• Competitive pay
• Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with match
• Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision insurance plans with flexible spending account option
• Life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Flexible paid time off policy and paid holidays

PCG provides equal employment and affirmative action opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

PCG is a background screening, drug-free workplace. In accordance with the provisions of Tennessee Code Annotated (T.C.A.), Title 50, Chapter 9, PCG's Drug-Free Workplace Program includes drug and alcohol testing as part of the hiring process and throughout employment, as applicable.

Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.