Senior Payroll & Benefits Compliance Analyst

PWS Employment; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

PWS Employment is recruiting a Senior Payroll & HR Compliance Analyst to join a dynamic Compensation & Benefits team in Kansas City. You will own end-to-end payroll accuracy, ensure tax compliance, and collaborate with Finance to reconcile payroll data.

The role requires deep knowledge of FMLA, ADA, and multi-state wage laws, with hands-on experience in UKG Pro and HRIS systems. A strong focus on audits, reporting, and process improvements is essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in payroll, leave management and HR compliance.
• Strong knowledge of payroll taxes and payroll compliance utilizing UKG Pro.
• Hands-on experience with FMLA, ADA and leave administration.
• Experience with HRIS and payroll systems; 401K administration.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field; certification a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end payroll processing and accuracy.
• Ensure Federal, state, and local payroll tax compliance.
• Perform payroll reconciliation and reporting with Finance/Accounting.
• Ensure wage and hour compliance.
• Administer 401K plan administration.
• Manage FMLA, ADA and other leave programs.
• Oversee HRIS data integrity, reporting, and analytics.
• Conduct payroll and HR compliance audits.
• Drive process improvement and automation.
• Develop SOPs and documentation.
• Provide guidance to employees and managers on payroll and leave questions.
• Train and support junior team members.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Payroll or HR compliance certification

Tools

UKG Pro

HRIS

Payroll systems

Job description

PWS Employment is recruiting a Senior Payroll & HR Compliance Analyst to join a dynamic Compensation & Benefits team in Kansas City. You will own end-to-end payroll accuracy, ensure tax compliance, and collaborate with Finance to reconcile payroll data.

The role requires deep knowledge of FMLA, ADA, and multi-state wage laws, with hands-on experience in UKG Pro and HRIS systems. A strong focus on audits, reporting, and process improvements is essential.