Senior Payroll Lead: Compliance, Tax & Team Oversight

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

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.