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Payroll Manager

Murphy-Hoffman Company
life insurance, flexible benefit account, paid time off, 401(k), profit sharing
United States, Kansas, Leawood
Mar 25, 2025


Job Details
Job Title
Payroll Manager
Business Function
Management
Branch Name
Murphy-Hoffman Company
Date
03-25-2025
City
Leawood
State
KS

Job Overview & Essential Functions

Murphy-Hoffman Company, LLC is North America's largest Kenworth truck dealership group and leasing group. As MHC continues to grow, we have an opening for a Payroll Manager. The Payroll Manager is responsible formanaging the day-to-day operation of the payroll department to ensure that all employees are ultimately paid correctly and timely. Guides payroll policies and procedures, and provides related training to the payroll department.

  • Establishes procedures for the payroll department to ensure all duties are completed in a timely and accurate manner. Designs and implements payroll practices that drive standardization, efficiency and automation of processes.
  • Provides direction, guidance and coaching to payroll department to ensure effective utilization of resources, achievement of objectives, and development of staff.
  • Establishes thorough review and quality assurance processes. Ensures processes adhere to policies and internal control best practices and audit standards.
  • Partners with the IT and HR departments to ensure payroll software upgrades, including vendor file exchanges, and other system enhancements are properly implemented and are accurate through testing and review.
  • Helps establish payroll annual goals and objectives.
  • Attends periodic trainings to develop and maintain payroll proficiency, knowledge of industry trends and business best practices.
  • Periodically researches changes in IRS regulations and State Department of Revenue procedures related to payroll earnings and deductions.
  • Maintains knowledge of garnishment requirements and establishes procedures to ensure compliance with all applicable requirements.
  • Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Qualifications
  • Demonstrated understanding of payroll policies and procedures, internal controls and basic accounting including general ledger, journal entries and account analysis.
  • Previous management or supervisory experience and demonstrated ability to direct, develop and motivate others.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
  • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
  • Three years' work experience in payroll including at least six months experience with a recognized software system.
  • Bachelor's Degree preferred.
  • Knowledgeable on payroll taxes, withholding procedures and payroll and employee benefit reporting requirements.

Benefits
  • Competitive Salary
  • Medical, Dental and Prescription Insurance
  • Disability and Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off program
  • 401k and Profit Sharing with Employer Match
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Internal Promotion Opportunities
  • On the Job Training

About Us

MHC is an expansion of the original company, Ozark Kenworth, Inc. Ozark Kenworth started in Springfield, Missouri, in January 1975. Opening for business without a Parts or Service department and only three employees in a temporary facility. From there, the company grew and expanded. MHC is now a multi-state network of full-service diesel truck dealerships, leasing and rental operations, transport refrigeration locations, and a finance company which offers a complete array of finance and insurance services. We believe in fostering an environment that helps employees realize their full potential - a place where you can grow as a person and a professional.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

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