Payroll Administrator

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ExplorUS Corporate

Posted 2 months ago

Full Time

Overland Park, Kansas

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Payroll Administrator will support the payroll department by managing correspondence, documentation, and employee inquiries while ensuring compliance. They will also assist with payroll processing cycles, audits, and administrative tasks to maintain accurate and confidential records.

Qualifications

You have 1-2 years of experience in payroll administration or a similar administrative role, with a strong understanding of payroll processes. You possess excellent organizational skills, keen attention to detail, and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and Outlook, to manage sensitive information and meet deadlines.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Microsoft Office Suite

Outlook

Excel

Payroll administration

Wage audits

Garnishments

Employment verifications

Job Description

ExplorUS is a family-owned company with 35 years of experience operating National, State, and local park concessions. Over the years we have worked to enhance, elevate, and complement the visitor’s experience at each park, landmark, and property we operate. 

We are seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Admin to join our corporate team. This role includes supporting the payroll department by performing essential administrative and operational functions, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and confidentiality at all times. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and want to support a company that serves the great outdoors, we’d love to connect with you!   Summary of Position: This role serves as a key partner to the Payroll Manager and payroll team, managing payroll-related correspondence, documentation, employee inquiries, and compliance-related forms. The ideal candidate is highly detail-oriented, organized, and able to effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.   Responsibilities:
  Payroll Administrative Support
  • Review, sort, and distribute payroll mail in a timely and confidential manner.
  • Monitor and respond to payroll voicemail messages and general payroll email inbox, ensuring timely follow-up and resolution.
  • Maintain organized physical and electronic payroll files in compliance with record retention policies.
Compliance & Regulatory Documentation
  • Prepare, process, and track unemployment and disability forms, ensuring accurate and timely completion.
  • Review garnishment orders, enter and update deductions as needed, and follow up with agencies or employees regarding garnishment inquiries.
  • Assist with employment verifications and wage audit requests from external agencies, lenders, or government entities.
Employee & External Support
  • Serve as a point of contact for employees regarding payroll documentation, employment verifications, wage audits, and general payroll questions.
  • Communicate professionally with government agencies, third-party vendors, and internal departments regarding payroll-related matters.
Payroll Processing Support
  • Support the Payroll team during payroll processing cycles by assisting with administrative tasks, audits, or data entry as assigned.
  • Identify discrepancies or missing documentation and escalate issues to the Payroll Manager when appropriate.
Other Administrative Duties
  • Assist with special payroll projects and process improvement initiatives as delegated by the Payroll Manager.
  • Provide general clerical and administrative support to ensure smooth payroll operations.
  • Other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with strong skills in Outlook and Excel.
  • Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
  • Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills for interacting professionally with employees and external agencies
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • This position operates in an office environment and requires prolonged periods of sitting, working at a computer handling confidential documents
Experience:
  • Minimum of 1–2 years of experience in payroll administration or a related administrative role.
  • Basic understanding of payroll processes, wage audits, garnishments, and employment verifications preferred.
  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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ExplorUS Corporate

ExplorUS provides hospitality at concession operations in over 78 locations across the United States. You will find us in National Parks, State Parks, National Forests, campgrounds & marinas. We are dedicated to making every moment matter for our guests and associates while protecting and preserving some of America's most beautiful natural, historic, and cultural resources!
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