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Payroll Specialist
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What they do
A Payroll Specialist manages the financial and accounting work involved in processing payroll for a company or organization. Manages employee benefits programs and payroll deductions, or assists with evaluating compensation levels for different job categories and titles.
$47,856 / year median in Missouri
-9% projected decline
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Position range in Kansas City, MO-KS Metropolitan Statistical Area $49k - $68k Per Year Payroll Specialist
Inceed
Occupation:
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks
Location:
Kansas City, MO - 64101
Job Type:
Full Time (30 Hours or More)
Posted:
08/27/2026
Positions available: 1
Source:
Web Site:
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Job #: 104404455482795
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Position:
Payroll SpecialistCompensation:
$ 36 - 42 /hour, depending on experience
Location:
Kansas City, MissouriInceed has partnered with a great company to help find a skilled Payroll Specialist to join their team!
This is a strong opportunity to support a high-volume payroll operation with a focus on certified payroll and prevailing wage compliance. You'll be part of a collaborative team handling day-to-day payroll activities, helping keep projects on track and ensuring accurate, timely reporting. The role is ideal for someone who enjoys detailed work, teamwork, and the pace of a busy operational environment.
Key Responsibilities & Duties:
Enter, audit, and submit certified payroll data.
Verify hours, wages, fringe benefits, and classifications.
Support prevailing wage compliance across assigned projects.
Maintain Excel tracking sheets and deadline updates.
Review peer payroll reports for accuracy.
Complete certified payroll forms in project systems.
Communicate with internal teams about missing time entries.
Support audit and compliance documentation needs.
Maintain accurate digital records and filing standards.
Required Qualifications & Experience:
Experience supporting payroll operations in a high-volume environment.
Strong knowledge of certified payroll processes.
Understanding of prevailing wage requirements.
Ability to verify payroll details with accuracy.
Proficiency with Excel and tracking spreadsheets.
Experience reviewing reports for errors and inconsistencies.
Strong communication and follow-up skills.
Comfort working with multiple systems and document formats.
Nice to
Have Skills & Experience:
Experience with audit support or compliance reviews.
Familiarity with online payroll platforms.
Background in a large payroll organization.
Perks & Benefits:
3 different medical health insurance plans, dental, and vision insuranceVoluntary, Short-term and Long-term disability insurancePaid time off, 401k, and holiday payWeekly direct deposit or pay card depositIf you are interested in learning more about the Payroll Specialist opportunity, please submit your resume for consideration. Our client unable to provide sponsorship at this time.
We are Inceed, a staffing direct placement firm who believes in the possibility of something better.
Our mission is simple:
We're here to help every person, whether client, candidate, or employee, find and secure what's better for them.
Inceed is an equal opportunity employer. Inceed prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. #IND
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Plans
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance