Senior Payroll Associate

Morgan Hunter; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional staffing firm is seeking a Senior Payroll Specialist to lead and oversee payroll operations for various clients. The successful candidate will supervise a payroll team, manage client engagements, and ensure payroll compliance with federal and state regulations. This role requires strong leadership, organizational skills, and a deep understanding of payroll processing. Candidates must be proficient in Microsoft Office and demonstrate a proactive approach to problem-solving. Join the team for an opportunity to advance your payroll career.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of payroll processing, reconciliations, internal controls, and payroll tax compliance.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Demonstrated leadership and supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support payroll team members, including training and workflow oversight.
• Manage client payroll engagements from initial onboarding through ongoing processing.
• Ensure timely and accurate filing of federal, state, and local payroll tax returns.

Skills

Payroll processing

Attention to detail

Analytical mindset

Leadership experience

Problem-solving

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Tools

Payroll-related systems

Job description

The Senior Payroll Specialist is responsible for leading and overseeing payroll operations for a portfolio of clients, ensuring payroll is processed accurately, on schedule, and in full compliance with applicable regulations. This role also provides guidance to internal team members and serves as a key resource for complex payroll matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and support payroll team members, including training and workflow oversight
• Manage client payroll engagements from initial onboarding through ongoing processing and tax compliance (many clients process payroll internally with oversight support)
• Review and maintain payroll systems to ensure accurate calculation of wages, benefits, garnishments, taxes, and other deductions
• Address and resolve client payroll inquiries in a timely and professional manner
• Oversee payroll updates including new hires, terminations, compensation changes, and benefit adjustments
• Ensure timely and accurate filing of federal, state, and local payroll tax returns
• Maintain detailed payroll records and reporting documentation
• Ensure compliance with all applicable wage and hour laws and payroll regulations
• Support internal and external audits by providing required documentation
• Evaluate current payroll processes and recommend improvements to systems and controls
• Perform additional duties as needed

Required Experience

• In-depth knowledge of payroll processing, reconciliations, internal controls, and payroll tax compliance
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Analytical mindset with solid problem‑solving capabilities
• Demonstrated leadership and supervisory experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and payroll‑related systems