Senior Payroll Specialist - Union

Senior Payroll Accountant

Direct Hire| Overland Park, KS (Onsite)

LHH is assisting with a search for a Senior Payroll Accountant for a client in Overland Park, KS. We are looking for someone to work on-site with pay starting at $65k and going up based on experience. This position is ideal for someone with strong hands-on, in-house payroll experience who wants to expand their knowledge of union and construction payroll while building a long-term career. Read below for additional details!

What You'll Do:

• Process full-cycle, in-house weekly payroll for an initial employee population of approximately 200.

• Manage payroll from timecard entry through payroll processing, tax reporting and related reconciliation/reporting.

• Handle union payroll and reporting, including certified reporting requirements.

• Support multi-state payroll processing and tax remittances.

• Process off-cycle payroll items, including per diems, allowances and other payments.

• Partner with an experienced payroll team of approximately nine professionals.

• Maintain accurate payroll records and ensure timely, accurate payroll processing.

What We're Looking For:

• 3+ years of payroll experience preferred.

• Hands-on, in-house/end-to-end payroll processing experience is required.

• Union payroll experience is highly preferred, particularly within the construction industry.

• Construction payroll experience is preferred but not required for someone with strong in-house payroll knowledge.

• Multi-state payroll experience is a plus.

• Experience with Vista by Viewpoint and UKG is preferred but can be trained.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out:

• Newly created position due to company growth, not a replacement.

• Strong ESOP/retirement benefits.

• Bonus opportunity based on individual and company performance.

• Established payroll team with opportunities to learn specialized union/construction payroll.

• Clear career progression: Payroll Accountant Senior Payroll Accountant Lead Payroll Accountant.

• Stable, growing organization with long-term advancement potential.

Does this description meet your preferences and qualifications? For immediate consideration apply now or email ashley.eaddy@lhh.com with your resume in a Word document! Also apply if you are interested in other Payroll, Human Resource or Accounting openings in the Kansas City Metro Area.

Pay Details: $65,000.00 to $85,000.00 per year

Search managed by: Ashley Eaddy

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