Payroll Specialist
Inceed
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Kansas City, MO · Posted November 6, 2026
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November 2026
- #5Cities hosting the most government & public sector conferences5 conferences · of 29
- #6Best all-round cities for new graduates in the Midwest54 / 100 · of 20
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- #8Cities with the most jobs that do not need a four-year degree in the Midwest81 jobs · of 51
- #9Best cities for pay after cost of living in the Midwest$125k · of 20
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About the job
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Position: Payroll Specialist
Compensation: $ 38 – 43 /hour, depending on experience
Location: Kansas City, Missouri
Inceed has partnered with a great company to help find a skilled Payroll Specialist to join their team!
Step into a high-impact payroll role supporting a major implementation project with a collaborative, tight-knit team. This opportunity is ideal for a payroll professional who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment and enjoys being the go-to resource for complex payroll issues. You’ll have the chance to contribute across multiple payroll areas while helping keep operations running smoothly during a long-term transformation.
Key Responsibilities & Duties:
Process payroll across weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly cycles
Support multi-state payroll operations and compliance
Handle payroll tax, prevailing wage, and union-related issues
Assist with complex payroll questions and escalations
Serve as a flexible resource during implementation efforts
Guide and support payroll administrators and team members
Help maintain accuracy across high-volume payroll processes
Contribute to a collaborative review-focused team environment
Required Qualifications & Experience:
At least 5 years of payroll experience
Experience with high-volume, enterprise payroll environments
Knowledge of multi-state payroll processing
Experience with payroll tax and compliance matters
Experience with union payroll and prevailing wage requirements
Strong customer service and communication skills
Ability to adapt and support changing priorities
Nice to Have Skills & Experience:
Experience supporting implementation projects
Familiarity with large payroll teams
Experience mentoring or guiding support staff
Comfort working in a collaborative, peer-review environment
Perks & Benefits:
3 different medical health insurance plans, dental, and vision insurance
Voluntary, Short-term and Long-term disability insurance
Paid time off, 401k, and holiday pay
Weekly direct deposit or pay card deposit
If you are interested in learning more about the Payroll Specialist opportunity, please submit your resume for consideration. Our client unable to provide sponsorship at this time.
We are Inceed, a staffing direct placement firm who believes in the possibility of something better. Our mission is simple: We’re here to help every person, whether client, candidate, or employee, find and secure what’s better for them.
Inceed is an equal opportunity employer. Inceed prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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