Payroll Specialist

We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to manage accurate, timely payroll operations for a manufacturing team in High Ridge, Missouri. This position supports both hourly and salaried employees and works closely with human resources, accounting, and plant leadership to keep payroll records, time data, and related reporting in order. The ideal candidate is dependable, thorough, and comfortable handling sensitive information in a deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities:

Administer the complete bi-weekly payroll cycle for hourly and salaried staff, ensuring each payroll is finalized correctly and on schedule. Examine employee time records for accuracy, confirm overtime calculations, and address exceptions before payroll submission. Update payroll profiles to reflect changes such as new employee setup, separations, compensation adjustments, bonus payments, and deductions. Maintain organized payroll data, including earnings, tax withholding details, and benefit or garnishment information. Work with HR, Accounting, and Operations teams to resolve pay-related issues and support smooth payroll processing across departments. Answer employee questions regarding pay, deductions, and paycheck discrepancies while providing clear and attentive follow-up. Prepare payroll-related reports, support account reconciliations, and assist with journal entry information for finance records. Contribute to payroll tax activities and year-end tasks, including W-2 preparation, audit support, and workers' compensation documentation. Protect confidential payroll and employee information by following established security and privacy standards. At least 2 years of experience handling full-cycle payroll processing. Practical knowledge of payroll for hourly and salaried employees, including overtime calculations and timekeeping review. Familiarity with garnishments, payroll deductions, and employee pay record maintenance. Experience using payroll software such as ADP or similar systems. Strong Excel skills with the ability to work accurately with payroll data and reports. High attention to detail and the ability to meet recurring payroll deadlines with minimal supervision. Understanding of wage and hour compliance requirements at the federal and state level. Ability to maintain discretion when working with sensitive employee and compensation information. Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use and Privacy Notice .