Payroll Administrator

Founded in 2010, Centric has grown into one of the most recognized general contractors in Kansas City and is active in its business, civic, and philanthropic communities. The company serves the workplace, retail, healthcare,  institutional, industrial, hospitality, multi-family, and single-family residential markets, and has grown to 165 associates and $230 million in revenue from its home in Kansas City’s Crossroads Arts District. Most importantly, Centric prides itself on helping make Kansas City a cooler place to live, work, and play by building our city and its stories...from the ground up.

Position Objective
The Payroll Administrator is responsible for end-to-end payroll processing and related administrative support, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant payroll operations. This role partners closely with Finance and Human Resources to support employees, leadership, and external stakeholders while maintaining strict confidentiality. A high level of attention to detail, critical thinking, and understanding of downstream impacts is essential to success.

Essential Job Functions

Payroll Processing & Administration

Enter, maintain, and audit payroll data including hourly rates, salaries, bonuses, per diem, time worked, paid leave, deductions, and employee changes

Ensure timely and accurate processing of all payroll transactions including wages, benefits, garnishments, taxes, and other deductions

Prepare and maintain detailed payroll records, reports, and supporting documentation

Prepare and file quarterly payroll tax returns (941) and annual filings (W-2, W-3)

Process Verification of Employment (VOE) requests

Maintain organized payroll and personnel-related records and support document management processes

Certified Payroll & Compliance

Lead certified payroll processes, ensuring full compliance with prevailing wage requirements

Track and verify prevailing wage rates and ensure accurate application across projects

Prepare and submit certified payroll reports in accordance with federal, state, and project requirements

Support and maintain accurate MBE/WBE reporting related to payroll

Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local payroll laws and wage and hour regulations

Reconciliation, Analysis & Job Costing

Reconcile payroll transactions to the general ledger and investigate discrepancies through root-cause analysis

Accurately allocate and post labor costs to appropriate jobs/projects based on timesheets and job costing structures

Analyze payroll data to identify errors, inconsistencies, and trends

Proactively resolve discrepancies with a clear understanding of downstream impacts to accounting, job costing, and operations

Apply knowledge of construction industry payroll practices and job costing principles to ensure accuracy

Support of Finance & Human Resources

Partner with Finance to ensure accurate labor costing, job cost allocations, and alignment between payroll and financial reporting

Support month-end and year-end close processes by providing payroll data, reconciliations, and analysis

Collaborate with HR on employee data changes, benefits deductions, and payroll-related employee matters

Assist in improving processes and internal controls that impact payroll accuracy and reporting

Serve as a resource to employees and leaders regarding payroll inquiries, ensuring clear, timely, and professional communication

Qualifications and Requirements

Basic Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent

Minimum 3-5 years of experience in Payroll, Accounting, or Human Resources

Experience in the construction industry or a related field preferred

Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Excel

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Strong attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy

Investigative mindset with the ability to identify, analyze, and resolve discrepancies

Solid understanding of payroll processes, including taxes, compliance, and internal controls

Knowledge of construction industry payroll practices, including job costing and labor allocations

Strong understanding of how payroll impacts financial reporting and related business functions

Working knowledge of GAAP and financial data relationships

Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines

Excellent communication skills with the ability to build relationships across departments and levels of the organization

Ability to clearly explain payroll concepts and resolve issues with employees and leadership

High level of integrity and ability to maintain strict confidentiality

Proficiency with or ability to quickly learn payroll systems and related technologies

Demonstrates initiative, accountability, and the ability to work independently

Maintains professionalism and composure in complex or sensitive situations

Superior Benefits Package

Unlimited PTO

100% Employee-owned!

One month Sabbatical after seven years of continuous service

Affordable, quality medical, dental, and vision insurance

HSA with company match

Company-paid life and disability insurance

Company provided laptop and cell phone

401k plan with company contributions

529e college savings plan with company contributions

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment assistance

Centric is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.