Payroll Specialist

Payroll Specialist Robert Half - 3.9 St. Louis, MO Job Details Temporary | Contract $22.96 - $26.59 an hour 19 hours ago Benefits Disability insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Vision insurance Qualifications Record keeping Document review (document control) Financial data reconciliation Payroll tax ADP Mid-level Financial record maintenance Data validation Payroll processing Full Job Description We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to support a Contract assignment in Saint Louis, Missouri. This role will manage end-to-end payroll operations for a large employee population across multiple states while helping maintain accuracy, compliance, and timely processing. The ideal candidate brings strong payroll expertise, hands-on experience with ADP Workforce Now, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

Process complete payroll cycles for a workforce of more than 500 employees, ensuring all payments are accurate and delivered on schedule. Administer multi-state payroll activities in compliance with applicable tax regulations, wage laws, and company policies. Use ADP Workforce Now to enter, review, validate, and finalize payroll data, including earnings, deductions, and adjustments. Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies by partnering with employees, managers, and internal stakeholders to correct issues promptly. Maintain payroll records and supporting documentation with a high degree of accuracy, confidentiality, and organization. Review timekeeping and employee data for completeness and consistency before each payroll submission. Support payroll-related reporting, audits, and reconciliations to help ensure compliance and operational accuracy. Demonstrated experience managing full-cycle payroll from data review through final processing. Background handling payroll across multiple states with knowledge of related tax and compliance requirements. Hands-on proficiency with ADP Workforce Now in a payroll environment. Experience supporting payroll for organizations with more than 500 employees. Strong attention to detail and ability to identify and correct payroll errors efficiently. Solid understanding of payroll practices, deductions, earnings, and recordkeeping standards. Ability to manage deadlines, protect confidential information, and work effectively in a high-volume setting. 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 "," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use and Privacy Notice .