Aston Carter is working with a large construction services company here in the KC area that is seeking a Salary Payroll Specialist to join their team! On top of a great culture, this company also has excellent health benefits, an annual bonus, ESOP contribution, and several opportunities for growth! A Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of full cycle payroll experience for a medium to large size company is required for this role. If you are interested in learning more, please apply!

　　Job Description:

　　Our client is seeking an experienced Salary Payroll Specialist for its Compensation and benefits department. The Salary Payroll Specialist position is responsible for maintaining payroll data in the HRIS system, implementing process improvements, ensuring data quality, and analyzing and reporting on HRIS data. The role processes and manages the company’s semi-monthly salary payroll, including reviewing payroll data for accuracy and ensuring payments are made on time. The role also maintains an efficient payroll process that complies with all federal and state regulations, and the specialist will design, document, and implement procedures to streamline payroll processes. Excellent analytical skills are required in this role, along with the ability to work with highly confidential information.

　　ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

　　Serve as subject matter expert for payroll areas of the Dayforce HRIS system.

　　Act as key point of contact for salaried employees and be the go-to person for employee questions, providing exceptional customer service.

　　Maintain in-depth knowledge of Federal, State, and Local payroll tax laws.

　　Complete payroll onboarding process for all salaried new hires and hourly transfers to salary, including communication with new employees.

　　Work closely with management to ensure final pay, PTO payouts, and severance is accurate and compliant for separating employees.

　　Calculate, document, and pay project based exempt salaried overtime. Provide reporting to controllers upon request.

　　Apply discretion and sound judgment in managing processes, making decisions, and handling sensitive information.

　　Communicate and process garnishments and wage attachments for salaried employees.

　　Process Semi-Monthly salary payroll for approximately 1,400 salaried employees nationwide.

　　Partner with accounting department to research bank reconciliation issues and provide appropriate reporting to the accounting department.

　　Collaborate with benefits to adjust pay and benefit deductions for Leave of Absences.

　　Open and manage any necessary Dayforce payroll support tickets.

　　Review Wage and Tax reports for quarter and annual close to ensure accuracy for tax reporting.

　　Skills & Qualifications:

　　Bachelor's Degree required

　　2-4 years of direct experience computing and processing payroll for medium to large sized company required

　　Demonstrated experience handling confidential information and sensitive data

　　CPP or FPC preferred

　　Multistate payroll experience

　　Must be highly proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite, especially Microsoft Excel

　　Exemplary communication, interpersonal, and writing skills required

　　Excellent organization, follow-through and customer service skills required

　　About Aston Carter:

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　　At Aston Carter, we’re dedicated to expanding career opportunities for the skilled professionals who power our business. Our success is driven by the talented, motivated people who join our team across a range of positions – from recruiting, sales and delivery to corporate roles. As part of our team, employees have the opportunity for long-term career success, where hard work is rewarded and the potential for growth is limitless.

　　Established in 1997, Aston Carter is a leading staffing and consulting firm, providing high-caliber talent and premium services to more than 7,000 companies across North America. Spanning four continents and more than 200 offices, we extend our clients’ capabilities by seeking solvers and delivering solutions to address today’s workforce challenges. For organizations looking for innovative solutions shaped by critical-thinking professionals, visit AstonCarter.com. Aston Carter is a company within Allegis Group, a global leader in talent solutions.

　　The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

　　If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please call 888-237-6835 or email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options. However, if you have questions about this position, please contact the Recruiter located at the bottom of the job posting. The Recruiter is the sole point of contact for questions about this position.