Payroll Specialist Aston Carter is working with a large company in Kansas City, Kansas that is hiring for a Payroll Specialist! They are seeking candidates with 1-3+ years of high volume payroll experience. This is a great opportunity to join a great company that offers a hybrid schedule, great culture, and long term growth opportunities! Job Description: Apply knowledge of all payroll functions including processing, reporting, systems, wage and hour laws, time and attendance, garnishment processes, and operational best practices in accordance with established procedures. Work under a moderate degree of supervision to perform timely and accurate daily activities and processing of employee payrolls for employees on monthly, semi-monthly, bi-weekly, and weekly cycles. Responsibilities: + Administer the end-to-end payroll operations, including data entry, payroll processing, tax compliance across multiple states, timekeeping activities, auditing, and reporting to ensure timely and accurate payroll. + Compile, input, audit, and verify any additional data to be included in the final payroll prior to processing of W-2s and process W-2 corrections as appropriate. + Assist with tax account setup and amendments and help resolve payroll tax issues. + Answer a high volume of questions relating to salary, paychecks, and other payroll information, while maintaining confidentiality. + Assist payroll coordinators at field locations and problem-solve to achieve resolutions regarding payroll issues; ensure field payroll coordinators are properly trained. + Work closely with human resources representatives regarding inquiries, issues, and procedures affecting payroll. + Assist in the testing of all payroll-related system enhancements, improvements, integrations, or conversions. + Maintain and safeguard accurate payroll records, ensuring compliance with record-keeping requirements. + Follow internal controls to prevent fraud or errors in payroll processing. + Generate and distribute various payroll reports as needed. + Assist with any internal or external audits. + Complete monthly, quarterly, and year-end tasks accurately and timely. + Support merger and acquisition activities as required; assist with setup of payroll-related systems. + Collaborate with project managers and team members on various projects, ensuring adherence to timelines and quality standards. + Create and maintain procedure manual for all job duties. + Other duties as assigned. Essential Skills: + 1-3+ years of payroll processing experience from a large company, especially in a multi-state environment. + Multi-state payroll experience and knowledge of tax laws. + ADP Enterprise experience is preferred. + Fundamental Payroll Certification preferred. + High School diploma or equivalent. + Solid knowledge of standard payroll concepts, practices, and procedures. + Knowledge of federal and state payroll regulations, tax laws, and wage and hour laws. + Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Excel. + Excellent attention to detail, organizational, analytical, time management, and problem-solving skills. + Ability to identify and handle priority and/or sensitive issues with discretion and a commitment to confidentiality. + Ability to work well in a fast-paced, high-pressure, and often changing environment. + Effective communication skills, both verbally and in writing. Work Environment: This is a hybrid opportunity, requiring 3 days a week onsite at our office in Kansas City, KS. The work environment is in a very nice and modern building. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $32.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)• Short and long-term disability• Health Spending Account (HSA)• Transportation benefits• Employee Assistance Program• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a hybrid position in Kansas City,KS. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Feb 14, 2025. About Aston Carter: Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through: + Hiring diverse talent + Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection + Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes + Ensuring growth opportunities for our people The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.