HR & Payroll Specialist

HR & Payroll Specialist | Overland Park, KS

Direct Hire| $60-65K

LHH is partnering with well-established financial institution seeking to hire a detail-oriented and people-focused Payroll & HR Specialist. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys balancing the technical aspects of payroll administration with the employee-facing functions of Human Resources. The role will primarily focus on payroll processing while also supporting onboarding, new hire orientation, employee records management, and HR administration.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Process bi-weekly payroll for employees accurately and on schedule.
• Review timesheets, deductions, garnishments, benefits, and tax withholdings.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations.
• Maintain payroll records and perform payroll audits and reconciliations.
• Research and resolve payroll discrepancies and employee inquiries.
• Generate payroll-related reports and assist with year-end processing activities.
• Partner with Finance to ensure accurate payroll reporting and approvals.
• Maintain employee data within payroll and HRIS systems.
• Coordinate new hire onboarding and employee orientation.
• Prepare onboarding paperwork and ensure completion of employment documentation.
• Maintain employee personnel files and HR records.
• Support employee lifecycle activities including status changes, promotions, and terminations.
• Assist with benefits enrollment and employee questions.
• Coordinate background screenings and pre-employment processes.
• Support HR compliance initiatives and policy administration.
• Partner with management to ensure a positive employee experience.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3+ years of payroll processing experience.
• Previous HR, onboarding, or employee relations support experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of payroll compliance, taxes, deductions, and garnishments.
• Experience with HRIS and payroll systems such as ADP, Paycom, Workday, UKG, or similar platforms.
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.

Pay Details: $60,000.00 to $65,000.00 per year

Search managed by: Claire Grossman

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Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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