Payroll Supervisor

City of Lee’s Summit • Cocoa, FL

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

The City of Lee’s Summit is a thriving, progressive community situated 16 miles southeast of downtown Kansas City. With an estimated population of over 107,000, Lee’s Summit has all the very best attributes of a small town while enjoying the amenities of a large city. Complemented by a growing business community and superior quality of life, Lee’s Summit has become one of the largest cities in Missouri. Lee’s Summit boasts an award-winning school system and holds national accreditations for its Parks and Recreation, Fire, Police and Public Works services. Lee’s Summit has a strong appreciation for arts, culture and entertainment, making it a vibrant place to live and work. The cultural scene includes public art installations, musical performances, theatre productions and Fourth Friday Art Walks. Recently named America’s Great Neighborhood by the American Planning Association, Lee’s Summit’s historic downtown district provides a unique network of restaurants, boutiques and businesses. Special events such as Oktoberfest and Downtown Days draw visitors from all over the Kansas City metro. Lee’s Summit offers countless opportunities to enjoy the outdoors. With 30 parks, 92 miles of trails and numerous regional lakes, most residents live within close proximity to a recreational activity. Lee’s Summit continues to receive regional and national recognition for its endless amenities for residents of all ages. Among the notable recognitions, the city received gold certification as a Community for all Ages and was designated a Walk Friendly Community and Bicycle Friendly Community. Under the leadership of the Director of Human Resources, the Payroll Supervisor oversees the accurate and timely processing of employee payroll, ensuring adherence to all federal, state, and local laws and regulations. The Payroll Supervisor manages the payroll specialist, coordinates the collection of timekeeping and absence data, resolves any discrepancies related to payroll, and securely prepares and maintains reports and records, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and City policies. Additionally, the Payroll Supervisor configures and maintains system settings for payroll to ensure accurate and efficient payroll operations. The ideal candidate will work with city employees from all levels to understand their checks and payroll processes by answering any questions they may have to facilitate clear communication and understanding. This position will conduct year-end tax reporting and ensure accurate financial documentation and perform compliance tasks to comply with all regulatory standards and requirements and maintain organizational accountability. The midpoint of the salary range for this role is $31.42 per hour, with actual pay based on experience, education, and skills. Our culture: Known for an extraordinary organizational culture that values employees, teamwork and innovative ideas, our employee-inspired values of service excellence, integrity and stewardship guide our actions and help cultivate a fun, supportive environment. Our employees have a passion for public service and providing programs and services that improve the quality of life of our citizens. If this sounds like an organization that models your values, join our team at the City of Lee’s Summit.

Requirements

• A self-starter who is energized by a fast-paced environment that rewards innovation and continuous improvement
• Ability to multi-task in an organized and effective manner
• Exemplary communication skills
• Continual learner with a strong work ethic
• Detail oriented with a mindfulness of confidentiality
• comprehensive knowledge of payroll regulations and compliance with local, state, and federal laws
• extensive knowledge of payroll system integration with finance, human resources, and benefits
• Knowledge is typically acquired through completion of a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, human resources management, or a related field, along with a minimum of three to five years of direct payroll experience
• excellent written and verbal communication skills
• strong analytical and organizational abilities
• demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective working relationships across all levels of the organization

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience with Workday is preferred.
• Experience working in a unionized environment and public sector is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• oversees the accurate and timely processing of employee payroll, ensuring adherence to all federal, state, and local laws and regulations
• manages the payroll specialist
• coordinates the collection of timekeeping and absence data
• resolves any discrepancies related to payroll
• securely prepares and maintains reports and records, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and City policies
• configures and maintains system settings for payroll to ensure accurate and efficient payroll operations
• work with city employees from all levels to understand their checks and payroll processes by answering any questions they may have to facilitate clear communication and understanding
• conduct year-end tax reporting and ensure accurate financial documentation
• perform compliance tasks to comply with all regulatory standards and requirements and maintain organizational accountability

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision plans along with flexible spending accounts.
• Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, educational assistance, fitness club reimbursement, and deferred compensation plans.
• Employee assistance plans.
• Fully paid Missouri Local Government Employees Retirement System pension plan (LAGERS).
• Paid vacation, sick leave, personal leave and holidays (12).
• Support work-life balance with the possibility of working remotely up to two days per week.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager