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Payroll Administrator

Kansas City, MO 64105 | Work from home flexibility

Posted: 07/09/2025 Employment Type: Direct Placement Job Category: Payroll Job Number: 17163

Job Description

Adaptive Solutions Group is a premier provider of information Accounting, Finance, HR, Marketing, and Business Support Personnel. We provide a variety of professionals available for contract, contract-to-hire, or direct placement positions to companies in and around the St. Louis and Kansas City areas.
We are currently looking for a Payroll Administrator to join our team.
Responsibilities
  • Lead the biweekly payroll process and ensure accuracy and timely completion
  • Review employee timecards and time off reporting
  • Allocate payroll expenses across multiple entities in coordination with accounting leadership
  • Respond to employee payroll-related inquiries and escalate when necessary
  • Serve as the main point of contact for payroll service requests, with occasional support for HR inquiries
  • Manage system updates and changes within the payroll platform
  • Research and implement payroll tax updates as needed
  • Maintain and update union wages; prepare related reports and manage invoicing and discrepancy resolution
  • Coordinate wage garnishments and child support orders
  • Manage year-end reporting and distribution of W-2 forms
  • Prepare reports for external stakeholders as required (e.g., audits, agencies, etc.)
  • Assist with annual payroll budgets and forecasts
  • Support audit processes and answer payroll-related audit questions
  • Keep up to date with changes in payroll regulations and best practices
  • Perform additional related duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
  • 3–5 years of experience in payroll administration
  • Familiarity with payroll systems (Paycor preferred)
  • Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Solid customer service and interpersonal skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel), Outlook, and Adobe
Preferred Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field
  • Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation
  • Experience working in environments with union payroll
  • Ability to work with a sense of urgency and manage deadlines
  • Occasional availability for overtime or travel
Adaptive Solutions Group offers a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes medical, dental, STD/LTD, life insurance coverage, 401k, paid vacation and holidays.
Adaptive Solutions Group is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.
 

Job Requirements

Payroll, W-2s, Paycor, Excel, GAAP, Accounting, CPP, Union Payroll

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