Associate Payroll Specialist

Jobtailor; Troy (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in the United States seeks a Payroll Administrator to contribute to timely and accurate payroll processing for hourly and salaried staff. You will enter employee payroll data, review timesheets, and monitor deductions in payroll systems.

Candidates should have 1+ years of payroll or HR experience, familiarity with Paycom and HRIS platforms, strong attention to detail, and the ability to follow established procedures while maintaining confidentiality.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of payroll, accounting, HR, or administrative experience preferred.
• Experience with payroll systems, HRIS platforms, or data entry applications; Paycom preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and record maintenance.
• Ability to follow established procedures and work instructions consistently.
• Basic understanding of payroll concepts, deductions, and payroll-related recordkeeping.

Responsibilities

• Enter employee payroll data into payroll systems, including new hires, transfers, pay rate changes, deductions, and other payroll-related transactions.
• Review timesheets, attendance records, and supporting documentation for completeness and accuracy before payroll processing.
• Follow established payroll procedures to support timely and accurate payroll processing for hourly and salaried employees.
• Process standard payroll adjustments, deductions, and updates based on approved documentation.
• Assist with the administration of union dues, garnishments, direct deposits, and other payroll-related deductions.
• Reconcile routine payroll reports and identify data entry errors or discrepancies for review by Payroll leadership.
• Generate and distribute standard payroll reports, earnings statements, and other payroll documentation.
• Respond to routine employee payroll inquiries and direct more complex issues as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality of employee payroll and compensation information.
• Adhere to company policies, payroll procedures, union agreements, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data entry

Procedural compliance

Confidentiality

Payroll concepts

Education

Associate’s Degree in Business Administration

Associate’s Degree in Accounting

Associate’s Degree in Finance

Associate’s Degree in Human Resources

Tools

Paycom

HRIS Platforms

Job description

Responsibilities

• Enter employee payroll data into payroll systems, including new hires, transfers, pay rate changes, deductions, and other payroll-related transactions.
• Review timesheets, attendance records, and supporting documentation for completeness and accuracy before payroll processing.
• Follow established payroll procedures to support timely and accurate payroll processing for hourly and salaried employees.
• Process standard payroll adjustments, deductions, and updates based on approved documentation.
• Assist with the administration of union dues, garnishments, direct deposits, and other payroll-related deductions.
• Reconcile routine payroll reports and identify data entry errors or discrepancies for review by Payroll leadership.
• Generate and distribute standard payroll reports, earnings statements, and other payroll documentation.
• Respond to routine employee payroll inquiries and direct more complex issues as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality of employee payroll and compensation information.
• Adhere to company policies, payroll procedures, union agreements, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or a related field preferred.
• 1+ years of payroll, accounting, human resources, or administrative experience preferred.
• Experience working with payroll systems, HRIS platforms, or data entry applications is desirable. Experience with Paycom preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and record maintenance.
• Ability to follow established procedures and work instructions consistently.
• Basic understanding of payroll concepts, deductions, and payroll-related recordkeeping.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in payroll processing, including data entry, reconciliation, and adherence to payroll procedures and regulations. Proficient in managing payroll-related documentation and responding to employee inquiries while maintaining confidentiality.

Certifications & Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree In Business Administration
• Associate’s Degree In Accounting
• Associate’s Degree In Finance
• Associate’s Degree In Human Resources

Tools & Technologies

• Paycom
• HRIS Platforms