Senior Payroll Specialist

This position will be hired within the Kansas City metro and report into the Leawood office 2-3 days per week.

The Sr. Payroll Specialist manages the day to day payroll process and performs accounting-related tasks.

How you'll make an impact:

• Analyzes, prepares and manages the inputting of payroll data for multi-state, biweekly and monthly payroll. Uses Workday automated system to produce accurate and timely payroll reports.

• Ensures compliance with all applicable state and federal wage and hour laws

• Works closely with PEO Canada Payroll Team and VKA (India) to insure accurate foreign payroll processing

• Manage PTO Tracking and Time Tracking functions within Workday

• Works with the Benefits Manager to oversee 401(k) administration

• Manages the 401(k) annual audit process

• Provides data to Finance team for various journal entries, account reconciliations, and provides General Ledger support

• Manages ADP fulfillment relationship and all payroll tax processing

• Audits and creates all withholding tax set up and filings in conjunction with ADP

• Partners with HRBP’s to manage unemployment process

• Leads day to day training for the payroll team

• Responsible for other duties assigned by management

Competencies:

• Achievement Focus - Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles. Measures self against standard of excellence. Recognizes and acts on opportunities. Sets and achieves challenging goals. Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.

• Communication - Exhibits good listening and comprehension skills. Expresses ideas and thoughts in written form. Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally. Keeps others adequately informed. Selects and uses appropriate communication methods.

• Managing Customer Focus - Develops new approaches to meeting customer needs. Establishes customer service standards. Monitors customer satisfaction for payroll team. Promotes customer focus. Provides training tools for PTO Tracking and time entry system.

• Managing People - Develops team members’ skills and encourages growth. Includes team in planning. Approachable and collaborative. Provides direction and provides regular performance feedback. Takes responsibility for departmental activities.

• Planning and Organization - Integrates changes smoothly. Plans for additional resources. Prioritizes and plans work activities. Sets team goals and objectives. Uses time efficiently. Works in an organized manner.

• Problem Solving - Develops alternative solutions. Gathers and analyzes information skillfully. Identifies problems in a timely manner. Resolves problems in early stages. Works well in group problem solving situations.

What we're looking for:

• Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university; five to six years related experience; experience managing 500+ employee payrolls; experience with international payrolls

• Read, analyze and interpret business, professional, technical or governmental documents. Write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals. Effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, customers and the public

• Calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and  percentages

• Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form

• Microsoft Office Suite

• CPP/FPC preferred

What you can expect from Optiv

• A company committed to championing Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion through our Employee Resource Groups.
• Work/life balance
• Professional training resources
• Creative problem-solving and the ability to tackle unique, complex projects
• Volunteer Opportunities. “Optiv Chips In” encourages employees to volunteer and engage with their teams and communities.
• The ability and technology necessary to productively work remotely/from home (where applicable)

EEO Statement

Optiv is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age 40 and over, marital status, genetic information, national origin, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

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