US Payroll Lead: Multi-State Expert & Process Optimizer

AG Growth International, Inc.; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

AG Growth International, Inc. in Lenexa, KS, is seeking a Payroll Lead, US, to manage payroll for 800+ employees across multiple states. You will serve as the US payroll subject matter expert, collaborating with HR, Finance, Benefits, and HRIS to ensure data integrity and timely processing.

The role requires strong knowledge of payroll taxes, regulatory compliance, and the ability to implement process improvements while maintaining confidentiality and high ethical standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of multi-state payroll experience.
• Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll taxes.
• Experience with UKG or similar SaaS HRIS.
• Advanced MS Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll for multiple US pay groups and act as SME.
• Validate, audit, and reconcile payroll data.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local requirements.
• Assist with quarterly and year-end filings.
• Support time and attendance system and process improvements.
• Maintain confidentiality and ethical standards.

Skills

Multi-state payroll

US payroll knowledge

Supervisory experience

MS Excel

Payroll compliance

Tools

UKG Pro

Job description

AG Growth International, Inc. in Lenexa, KS, is seeking a Payroll Lead, US, to manage payroll for 800+ employees across multiple states. You will serve as the US payroll subject matter expert, collaborating with HR, Finance, Benefits, and HRIS to ensure data integrity and timely processing.

The role requires strong knowledge of payroll taxes, regulatory compliance, and the ability to implement process improvements while maintaining confidentiality and high ethical standards.