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.