Payroll clerk Jobs in Kansas City, MO

Job Description

Job Description

We are offering an exciting opportunity in the Agriculture sector in Kansas City, Kansas, United States. We are seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to join our dynamic team. As a Payroll Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth running of the payroll department, providing leadership to the payroll team and managing day-to-day operations to ensure compliance with all relevant statutory regulations.

Responsibilities :

• Oversee comprehensive payroll processes, including processing, garnishments, bonuses, unemployment, tax compliance across multiple states, and reporting.
• Work diligently to ensure the accurate and timely calculation and distribution of employee wages, salaries, and other compensations.
• Stay informed about federal and state wage taxation, payroll laws and regulations, including tax withholding, wage and hour laws, and state-specific requirements.
• Act as the primary point of contact for employee payroll inquiries and work towards resolving issues or discrepancies.
• Identify and implement opportunities for process enhancements and automation in payroll procedures.
• Collaborate with the HRIS department for necessary system enhancements and integrations.
• Safeguard accurate payroll records, ensuring compliance with record-keeping requirements.
• Conduct regular audits and analysis of payroll data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Establish and uphold strong internal controls to prevent fraud or errors in payroll processing.
• Generate and distribute various payroll reports to management and other departments as necessary.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performance culture within the payroll team through regular team meetings, goal setting and performance evaluation.
• Coordinate with payroll service providers, third-party vendors, and external consultants as necessary.
• Must possess a minimum of 5 years of experience in the role of a Payroll Manager.
• Proficiency in managing Multistate Payroll is obligatory.
• Proven experience in handling Payroll for over 500 Employees is necessary.
• A comprehensive understanding of the Agriculture industry is a prerequisite.
• Candidates must have strong communication and leadership skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, is required.
• Must have a strong understanding of payroll tax laws and regulations.
• Previous experience with payroll software and systems is mandatory.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise extreme discretion is essential.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills are needed.
• Candidates must demonstrate exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks and meet all deadlines is mandatory.
• Knowledge of human resources management practices and principles is beneficial.
• A Bachelor's degree in finance, business administration, or a related field is preferred.