Salary Payroll Specialist

Responsibilities

• Serve as subject matter expert for payroll areas of the Dayforce HRIS system.
• Act as key point of contact for salaried employees and be the go-to person for employee questions, providing exceptional customer service.
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of Federal, State, and Local payroll tax laws.
• Complete payroll onboarding process for all salaried new hires and hourly transfers to salary, including communication with new employees.
• Work closely with management to ensure final pay, PTO payouts, and severance is accurate and compliant for separating employees.
• Calculate, document, and pay project based exempt salaried overtime.
• Provide reporting to controllers upon request.
• Apply discretion and sound judgment in managing processes, making decisions, and handling sensitive information.
• Communicate and process garnishments and wage attachments for salaried employees.
• Process Semi-Monthly salary payroll for approximately 1,800 salaried employees nationwide.
• Collaborate with benefits to adjust pay and benefit deductions for Leave of Absences.
• Set up and end per diems based on employee travel agreements received from the businesses.
• Open and manage any necessary Dayforce payroll support tickets.
• Review Wage and Tax reports for quarter and annual close to ensure accuracy for tax reporting.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience processing salaried employee payroll.
• Compliance Awareness.
• Multi-State Payroll Skills.
• Business Acumen, including written and oral communication skills.
• Payroll Expertise. (CPP or FPC preferred).
• Professional discretion and demonstrated ability handling confidential information.
• Microsoft Office Suite. (Intermediate to Advanced Excel competency).

Qualifications

• Local to the Kansas City Metro.

Skills

• CPP Certification or the ability to obtain certification within a specified timeframe.
• Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Benefits

At Performance Contracting, our employees are our greatest asset. We put our people first and are proud to provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to meet the needs of our employees at every stage of life. In our commitment to fostering an environment where everyone can thrive personally and professionally, we offer:

• Competitive pay
• Incentive bonus plan
• Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with match
• Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision insurance plans with flexible spending account option
• Life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Flexible paid time off policy and paid holidays

PCG provides equal employment and affirmative action opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. PCG is a background screening, drug-free workplace. In accordance with the provisions of Tennessee Code Annotated (T.C.A.), Title 50, Chapter 9, PCG’s Drug-Free Workplace Program includes drug and alcohol testing as part of the hiring process and throughout employment, as applicable.