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.