Payroll Analyst

Overview

Location : Kansas City, MO

Summary

A leading national law firm has an immediate opening for a Payroll Analyst in the Kansas City office. The successful candidate will have 5 years of experience working in payroll processing; multi-office and multi-state experience is a plus. Must be able to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, and be able to adjust as needed to the firms continually growing needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly payroll process for shareholders, including retiree payments, special tax overrides, and adjustments
• Review semi-monthly payroll edits
• Manage employee wage garnishments, child support, and tax levies processes
• Review and process manual checks and wires as needed
• Work closely with the Human Resources department for payroll-related issues including benefit premiums, 401(k) deductions and employee leave of absence
• Monitor payroll email inbox and respond to inquiries
• Work closely with accountant team on payroll reconciliations
• Review new hire and status change information updates to the payroll system
• Independently resolve payroll discrepancies
• Manage PTO balances
• Document and maintain payroll procedures as needed
• Assist Payroll Manager with quarterly and fiscal year-end Shareholder bonuses
• Provide a high level of customer service while maintaining employee confidentiality
• Provide ad hoc reports as necessary
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Compensation

Date Active : 02 / 02 / 2026

Exempt / Not Exempt : Exempt

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