HR & Payroll Specialist | Overland Park, KS
Direct Hire| $60-65K
LHH is partnering with well-established financial institution seeking to hire a detail-oriented and people-focused Payroll & HR Specialist. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys balancing the technical aspects of payroll administration with the employee-facing functions of Human Resources. The role will primarily focus on payroll processing while also supporting onboarding, new hire orientation, employee records management, and HR administration.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Process bi-weekly payroll for employees accurately and on schedule.
- Review timesheets, deductions, garnishments, benefits, and tax withholdings.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations.
- Maintain payroll records and perform payroll audits and reconciliations.
- Research and resolve payroll discrepancies and employee inquiries.
- Generate payroll-related reports and assist with year-end processing activities.
- Partner with Finance to ensure accurate payroll reporting and approvals.
- Maintain employee data within payroll and HRIS systems.
- Coordinate new hire onboarding and employee orientation.
- Prepare onboarding paperwork and ensure completion of employment documentation.
- Maintain employee personnel files and HR records.
- Support employee lifecycle activities including status changes, promotions, and terminations.
- Assist with benefits enrollment and employee questions.
- Coordinate background screenings and pre-employment processes.
- Support HR compliance initiatives and policy administration.
- Partner with management to ensure a positive employee experience.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- 3+ years of payroll processing experience.
- Previous HR, onboarding, or employee relations support experience preferred.
- Strong understanding of payroll compliance, taxes, deductions, and garnishments.
- Experience with HRIS and payroll systems such as ADP, Paycom, Workday, UKG, or similar platforms.
- Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
- Strong communication and customer service skills.
Pay Details: $60,000.00 to $65,000.00 per year
Search managed by: Claire Grossman
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Military connected talent encouraged to apply
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