Payroll Analyst - Dayforce & Multi-State Expert

Barry-Wehmiller Companies Inc.; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Barry-Wehmiller Companies Inc. in St. Louis, MO is seeking a Payroll Analyst to manage the day-to-day payroll operations and ensure accurate bi-weekly payroll processing under the Payroll Director.

The role requires strong knowledge of Dayforce/Workday, tax withholdings and multi-state compliance, plus the ability to collaborate across teams and provide backup support. A bachelor's degree and 5–7 years of full-cycle payroll experience are required; CPP/FPC is preferred.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of full cycle payroll processing.
• Deep knowledge of payroll tax, withholdings, filings, and state-specific issues.
• Experience with high-volume, multi-state payroll environments.
• CPP or FPC certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly payroll and act as backup for the payroll team.
• Support payroll audits and ensure compliance with IRS/state laws.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and respond to employee payroll inquiries.
• Assist with Dayforce and Workday payroll system enhancements.

Skills

High-volume payroll

Multi-state payroll

Communication

Organization skills

Excel

Word

Leadership/Coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

CPP/FPC preferred

Tools

Dayforce Payroll

Workday

Job description

Barry-Wehmiller Companies Inc. in St. Louis, MO is seeking a Payroll Analyst to manage the day-to-day payroll operations and ensure accurate bi-weekly payroll processing under the Payroll Director.

The role requires strong knowledge of Dayforce/Workday, tax withholdings and multi-state compliance, plus the ability to collaborate across teams and provide backup support. A bachelor's degree and 5–7 years of full-cycle payroll experience are required; CPP/FPC is preferred.