Payroll & HR Specialist – Statewide Operations

State of Missouri; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Missouri State Public Defender (MSPD) is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to support payroll and personnel processes across statewide offices. The role focuses on semi-monthly payroll, leave, and records, utilizing MSPD and State systems including SAM II and MOVERS.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently and maintain confidentiality across state-wide departments.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a four-year college or university with a degree in business or a closely related field.
• Experience in payroll, banking, accounting, accounts payable, balancing accounts, or similar work is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process the department's semi-monthly payroll for employees working across MSPD's statewide offices using internal MSPD and State of Missouri systems, including SAM II.
• Review payroll information and communicate with managers to obtain, clarify, and verify payroll and personnel information and resolve related questions or discrepancies.
• Process new hires, separations, and other personnel transactions in applicable systems while maintaining accurate and confidential personnel, payroll, and leave records.
• Process and audit employee timesheets to ensure accuracy and compliance with agency and state policies.
• Adapt to system changes, including the State's transition from SAM II to MOVERS.

Skills

Payroll processing

Attention to detail

Communication

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

Tools

SAM II

MOVERS

Excel

Job description

Missouri State Public Defender (MSPD) is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to support payroll and personnel processes across statewide offices. The role focuses on semi-monthly payroll, leave, and records, utilizing MSPD and State systems including SAM II and MOVERS.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently and maintain confidentiality across state-wide departments.