Sr. Payroll Specialist | Hybrid, Kansas City

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

• 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.

• 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

• 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)