We are looking for a detail-oriented Part-time Payroll Specialist to support accurate and timely payroll operations for a large employee population in Lee&#39;s Summit, Missouri. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who is confident managing end-to-end payroll activities across multiple states while maintaining compliance and precision. The role requires strong experience with payroll systems, advanced Excel usage, and the ability to work effectively in a high-volume environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process complete payroll cycles for a workforce of more than 500 employees, ensuring accuracy and on-time completion.<br>• Administer payroll for employees across multiple states while following applicable wage, tax, and compliance requirements.<br>• Use ADP Workforce Now to maintain payroll records, review entries, and support routine payroll processing activities.<br>• Audit payroll data, identify discrepancies, and resolve issues related to earnings, deductions, taxes, and employee records.<br>• Prepare and validate payroll reports using Microsoft Excel, including formulas to analyze trends and reconcile data.<br>• Support certified payroll activities and ensure required documentation is completed accurately and submitted on schedule.<br>• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to address payroll questions and provide timely resolution to employee or administrative concerns.

• Proven experience handling full-cycle payroll from data review through final processing.<br>• Background managing multi-state payroll with solid understanding of related compliance requirements.<br>• Hands-on experience working with ADP Workforce Now in a payroll capacity.<br>• Ability to process payroll for large employee populations, including environments with over 500 employees.<br>• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including the use of formulas for reconciliation and reporting.<br>• Familiarity with certified payroll processes and documentation requirements.<br>• High level of accuracy, organization, and attention to detail in payroll administration.

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