Payroll Specialist

Job Title: Payroll Specialist
Location: Kansas City, MO
Job Type: Full-Time, In Person
Pay Range: $28.00 - $30.00 per hour
Start Date: Immediately

Position Overview

The Payroll Specialist works with the Payroll Coordinator to processes weekly payroll for a multi-state construction workforce - collecting and validating time, computing wages, and resolving discrepancies so employees are paid correctly and on time. This role sits on the corporate accounting/HR team and reports to the Payroll Manager.

About JR&CO

JR. & Co., Inc. is a veteran-owned building envelope contractor with 40+ years in business, roughly 450 employees, and 14 locations. We self-perform commercial roofing, architectural cladding, sheet metal, and glass & glazing on projects across the country. Our corporate team supports the crews in the field — and payroll is one of the most visible ways we take care of them.

What You'll Do

• Process weekly payroll including earnings, deductions, and taxes
• Run accurate off-cycle payrolls as needed
• Validate payroll data - time, pay rates, benefits, and job costing
• Process garnishments, deductions, and benefit changes
• Handle prevailing wage and fringe benefit calculations on public and federal work
• Perform payroll reconciliations (registers, tax liabilities, benefits)
• Assist with payroll journal entries and reporting to accounting
• Identify and resolve discrepancies - missing deductions, incorrect pay, timecard errors
• Maintain employee payroll records and proper documentation
• Support audits and compliance reporting

What You Bring

• 3+ years of payroll processing experience
• Working knowledge of payroll tax and multi-state compliance requirements
• Experience with prevailing wage and fringe benefits (construction or certified payroll a plus)
• Strong Excel and data validation skills
• Experience with payroll systems - ComputerEase and BambooHR preferred
• Solid understanding of accounting practices and tax law
• Detail-oriented - able to catch discrepancies and errors at a granular level
• Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to maintain confidential information
• Dependable, flexible, and able to adapt to changing needs
• Valid driver's license

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Primarily indoors, shared office environment
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods working at a computer
• Pass initial drug test and participate in random drug test program

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Associate or bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or a related field preferred

Benefits & Compensation

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) with company match
• Weekly pay

Schedule

• Day shift, Monday - Friday
• In person - Kansas City, MO
• Some overtime around payroll cycle deadlines and year-end

J.R. & Co., Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. JR & Co., Inc. participates in E-Verify. To learn more visit www.e-verify.gov. All individuals who accept an offer of employment are required to complete a pre-employment drug screening and background check.