Payroll Associate

TL;DR

Payroll Associate (Finance): Assisting in preparing bi-weekly and weekly payrolls including direct deposits, tax, and garnishment setups with an accent on compliance, reporting, and system updates. Focus on handling employee inquiries, reconciling payments, and supporting payroll processes under close supervision.

Location: Overland Park, KS, US (typical office environment, hybrid/flexible options possible after 90 days at manager discretion)

Company

Employee-owned engineering, procurement, consulting, and construction firm with over 100 years in sustainable infrastructure.

What you will do

• Prepare payrolls for bi-weekly and weekly processing, including direct deposits, tax, and garnishment setups.
• Manage payroll inbox and provide responses to employee inquiries.
• Update direct deposit info, upload income withholding orders into ADP, and handle child support/garnishments.
• Maintain Global Payroll SharePoint and TEAMS sites for better communication.
• Generate payroll reports, assist with reconciliations, and support year-end processes.
• Assist with benefit/compensation file uploads, system testing, and additional projects.

Requirements

• Must be authorized to work in the US (no visa sponsorship or relocation)
• Typically two years of experience or Bachelor's degree in relevant field.
• Complete pre-employment checks: background, drug screen, motor vehicle records.
• Data entry skills; Intermediate Microsoft Excel.
• Work in typical office environment with extensive keyboarding, limited overtime, no travel.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of payroll taxes/regulations, General Ledger, and Payroll Systems.
• Organizing, planning, written communications, problem-solving, dealing with ambiguity.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid/flexible work after 90 days based on performance.
• Competitive compensation, 401k match, health/dental/vision insurance from day one.
• Paid vacation, holidays, sick time; tuition reimbursement, adoption support.
• Performance-based bonuses, ESOP stock ownership as employee-owners.
• Wellness program, flexible schedules, inclusive environment valuing diverse perspectives.