Payroll Analyst

Job Title: Payroll Analyst
Location: Overland Park, KS 66251
Duration: 05 months
This role is hybrid, 3 days a week onsite. During training, the requirement to be onsite 100% is possible.

Job Description:

· This role provides payroll expertise to ensure accurate and compliant payroll processing within the organization.

· It manages payroll programs and supports payroll operations by troubleshooting issues, assisting escalations, and contributing to process improvements.

· Success is measured by timely and accurate payroll processing, compliance adherence, and effective collaboration with internal partners.

· The work impacts organizational payroll integrity and supports internal clients through subject matter expertise and process optimization.

Job Responsibilities:

· Manage payroll programs to ensure accurate payment and reporting

· Coordinate and execute payroll tax, garnishments, and general payroll operations to maintain compliance and operational effectiveness

· Lead and participate in payroll-related projects by coordinating timelines, facilitating meetings, and validating data through testing

· Develop and implement process improvements, standardization, and automation to enhance payroll accuracy and efficiency

· Collaborate with internal partners such as Legal, Accounting, and Human Resources to resolve payroll issues and support compliance

· Also responsible for other duties/projects as assigned by business management as needed

Education and Work Experience:

· Bachelor's Degree plus 2 years of related work experience OR combination of education and experience deemed equivalent (Required)

· 4 years of progressive payroll experience (Preferred)

· Experience performing numerous functions of HR, Payroll, reporting applications, and system integrations (Preferred)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

· Problem Solving Ability to manage multiple tasks, work independently, critical thinking, set priorities, problem-solve, and make decisions and follow-through (Required)

· Communication Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to relay complex information succinctly (Required)

· Customer Service Provide consulting skills to internal and external partners to drive best practices (Required)

· Analytics Ability to apply analytical reasoning in problem assessment and resolution so must be proficient with using root cause analysis concepts (Required)

· Microsoft Excel Intermediate to advanced Excel knowledge, including pivot tables, v-lookups, and complex formulas (Required)

· Data Management Demonstrated ability to analyze large volumes of data and make data-driven decisions and recommendations (Required)

· Demonstrated ability to rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish organizational goals (Required)

· Project Management Project or process management experience a plus (Required)

Licenses and Certifications:

· Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) (Preferred)