Payroll Supervisor - Kansas City, MO

Role Overview

The Payroll Supervisor reports to the Senior Payroll Manager and is responsible for a team of payroll professionals who prepare weekly and semi-monthly payrolls for over 3,000 employees. This position assists in developing and maintaining appropriate internal payroll controls and ensures compliance with applicable laws and regulations, along with internal policies and controls. This position enjoys a hybrid work schedule and sits at the Group’s headquarters in Kansas City, Missouri.

Primary Responsibilities

• Manages weekly and semi-monthly pay cycles across multiple business units, ensuring accurate and timely payments to employees.
• Ensures the compliant and timely preparation, filing, and payment of union fees and garnishments. Provides wage and related information for union audits.
• Maintains company-wide payroll policies, procedures, goals, operating plans, and schedules.
• Assists in the development of short- and long-term strategic initiatives for the Payroll Department.
• Builds and maintains strong relationships with internal stakeholders, external partners, and regulatory agencies to support payroll operations and business objectives.
• Monitors team performance against established standards and provides coaching, training, and development to ensure high-quality service delivery.
• Completes special projects and performs additional duties to support the organization’s overall goals.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field, or 5-7 years of progressive and relevant payroll experience, including some time in a management role. Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) or Certified Payroll Professional designation (CPP) preferred.
• Experience with union payroll processing reporting, strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations, including multi-state payroll processing.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to manage teams and collaborate across departments.
• High level of integrity and confidentiality in handling sensitive payroll and employee information.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and Outlook) and relevant payroll software experience (UKG).
• Proficiency in D365 or similar accounting/ERP system.

What We Can Offer You:

• Inclusive Medical, Dental, Vision, Accident, and Illness insurance
• Company paid Disability and Life insurance
• Health Savings Account contribution of up to $1,000 per year
• 401(k) retirement savings program with a company match
• Employee Assistance Program including discounts with major vendors & products
• Mental and physical wellness programs
• Competitive time off package including vacation, sick, and holiday pay
• Career advancement opportunities with a stable well-established organization
• Tuition reimbursement program and access to LinkedIn Learning course

*Applications submitted without a resume will not be considered