Senior Payroll Specialist Jobs in Kansas

Senior Payroll Specialist jobs in Kansas are open across Overland Park, Olathe, and Lenexa and other Kansas metros, with employers like Garmin, Kiewit Corporation, and Kiewit hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles314+
Top employerGarmin
Top cityOverland Park, KS
Cities hiring25
Work type78% On-site
Top industryManufacturing

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CNH Industrial
Plant Quality Senior Specialist
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CNH Industrial
Added 2w ago
Plant Quality Senior Specialist
CNH Industrial
Wichita, Kansas
Quality Control
On-Site
None
10,000+

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The J.M. Smucker Company
Senior Specialist, Quality Assurance
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The J.M. Smucker Company
Added 3w ago
Senior Specialist, Quality Assurance
The J.M. Smucker Company
Topeka, Kansas
Quality Control
Compliance & Legal
Manufacturing Operations
Compliance & Risk
On-Site
Associate's

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Colgate-Palmolive
Specialist / Sr. Specialist, Quality Data Insights
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Colgate-Palmolive
Added 6d ago
Specialist / Sr. Specialist, Quality Data Insights
Colgate-Palmolive
Topeka, Kansas
Quality Control
Data Science & Analytics
Compliance & Legal
Business Analysis
Data Science
Data Analytics
Compliance & Risk
$107k - $125k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Elanco
Sr. Specialist - Downstream Operations Technician
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Elanco
Added 4mo ago
Sr. Specialist - Downstream Operations Technician
Elanco
Elwood, Kansas
Manufacturing Operations
Quality Control
On-Site
High School

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Travelers
Construction Defect Claim Senior Technical Specialist
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Travelers
Added 2w ago
Construction Defect Claim Senior Technical Specialist
Travelers
Overland Park, Kansas
Customer Service & Support
Compliance & Legal
Legal Counsel
$94k - $156k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Senior Payroll Specialist Jobs by City in Kansas

Where Kansas roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Overland Park
86 jobs
Olathe
53 jobs
Lenexa
51 jobs
Wichita
31 jobs
Topeka
30 jobs
Kansas City
23 jobs
Lawrence
6 jobs
Elwood
5 jobs
Atlanta
3 jobs

Senior Payroll Specialist Job Market in Kansas

A snapshot from current Kansas openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • Garmin
    Garmin46
  • Kiewit Corporation
    Kiewit Corporation14
  • Kiewit
    Kiewit13
  • CVS Health
    CVS Health10
  • T-Mobile
    T-Mobile10

Top Industries Hiring

  • Manufacturing61
  • Consulting & Professional Services48
  • Technology & Software36
  • Energy28
  • Healthcare & Medical Services26

What Kansas Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in senior payroll specialist jobs across Kansas.

  • 3-5 years of end-to-end payroll processing experience in a mid-to-large organization
  • Proficiency in at least one major HRIS or payroll platform such as Workday, ADP, or Ceridian
  • Working knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations and filing requirements
  • Experience processing multi-state payroll and managing tax withholding across jurisdictions
  • Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) preferred or required
  • Strong Excel skills including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and reconciliation-focused formulas

Senior Payroll Specialist Jobs in Kansas: Frequently Asked Questions

How many senior payroll specialist jobs are there in Kansas?

There are 314+ senior payroll specialist openings in Kansas on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Overland Park, Olathe, and Lenexa. New positions post regularly as employers across Kansas hire.

How much do senior payroll specialists make in Kansas?

Senior payroll specialists in Kansas earn a median of about $56,590 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $42,340 for the lowest 10% to over $79,160 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which Kansas cities have the most senior payroll specialist jobs?

Overland Park, Olathe, and Lenexa have the most senior payroll specialist openings in Kansas right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.

Which companies hire senior payroll specialists in Kansas?

Employers hiring senior payroll specialists in Kansas include Garmin, Kiewit Corporation, and Kiewit, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.

Are there remote senior payroll specialist jobs in Kansas?

Yes. About 22% of senior payroll specialist openings tied to Kansas are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Kansas metros.

How do I apply for senior payroll specialist jobs in Kansas?

You can apply to senior payroll specialist jobs in Kansas directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Kansas location, then apply to each one that fits.

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