Payroll Administrator

We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Administrator to support accurate and compliant payroll operations in Kansas City, Missouri. This role oversees payroll processing, certified payroll reporting, and benefit-related transactions while maintaining precise records and responding to employee payroll questions. The ideal candidate brings strong knowledge of multi-state payroll practices, prevailing wage requirements, and payroll systems, along with the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain employee compensation and payroll records in the payroll system, including pay rates, bonuses, time entries, leave balances, deductions, tax withholdings, and status updates.
• Process payroll transactions on schedule and verify the accuracy of wages, benefit deductions, garnishments, taxes, and other payroll-related adjustments.
• Create, reconcile, and retain payroll reports and supporting documentation to ensure complete and accurate records.
• Monitor payroll practices for compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour regulations, including prevailing wage requirements.
• Review and resolve payroll discrepancies, respond to employee inquiries, and provide clear communication regarding pay-related matters.
• Audit and process fringe benefit items such as mileage and support the accurate administration of certified payroll through Points North.
• Administer pay card activity for employees who do not participate in direct deposit and ensure payment methods are maintained correctly.
• Support benefits-related payroll functions by reconciling invoices, managing retirement plan deposits and distributions, and ensuring deductions and arrears are processed accurately.
• Maintain payroll and job costing records by setting up jobs, entering prevailing wage rates, and cross-checking information used for certified payroll reporting.
• Provide administrative support across related functions, including employment verifications, internal reporting, and backup assistance for HR team operations.