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 firm’s continually growing needs.

• 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

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, human resources, or related field
• Five years of experience with payroll processing
• Proficiency in UKG Pro payroll system preferred
• Proficiency with iManage Records Manager and Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, and Outlook). Advanced Excel skills preferred.

• $80,000.00 to $85,0000.00 annually

Date Active: 02/02/2026

Exempt/Not Exempt:
Exempt