Payroll Specialist
Dairy Farmers of America - Kansas City, KS
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Position : Payroll Specialist Location : Kansas City, Kansas Requisition ID: : 26632 General Purpose: 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. Duties and 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 set up and amendments and help resolve payroll tax issues Answer a high volume of questions relating to salary, paychecks, and other payroll information, while paying close attention to detail and keeping all salary, benefit, and other personal information confidential Assist payroll coordinators at field locations and problem solve to achieve resolutions regarding payroll issues; ensure field payroll coordinators are properly trained to perform all aspects of their payroll duties Work closely with human resources representatives regarding inquires, 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; ensure they are completed accurately and timely Support merger and acquisition activities as required; assist with set up of payroll related systems Collaborate with project managers and team members to assist in various projects, ensuring adherence to timelines and quality standards Create and maintain procedure manual for all job duties The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience High School diploma or equivalent 1-3 years of progressive payroll experience for a large company is required, especially in a multi-state environment including knowledge of federal and state payroll regulations, tax laws, and wage and hour laws 1 -3 years ADP Enterprise experience Certification and/or license - Fundamental Payroll Certification preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Solid knowledge of standard payroll concepts, practices and procedures Able to process payroll for a large company, especially in a multi-state environment including knowledge of federal and state payroll regulations, tax laws, and wage and hour laws Excellent attention to detail, organizational, analytical, time management, and problem-solving skills Able to work well in a fast paced, high pressure, and often changing environment Able to identify and handle priority and/or sensitive issues with discretion and a commitment to confidentiality Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Excel Able to take initiative and set priorities without close supervision and follow clearly defined procedures Able to apply a high level of attention to detail and accuracy Able to be flexible, prioritize, and manage multiple assignments with competing deadlines Able to respond courteously and efficiently to inquiries, complaints, and requests Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing Able to follow through on day-to-day responsibilities Able to interact positively and work effectively and professionally with others Must be able to read, write and speak English Travel: ☒5%-15% (1-3 times per year) An Equal Opportunity Employer
Created: 2024-09-23