Payroll Specialist

Aston Carter; High Ridge (MO); On-site; USD 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and R

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking a Payroll Professional for a temporary, full-time, on-site role in the Greater St. Louis area, specifically High Ridge, MO. You will handle payroll processing for all employees, maintain records, and ensure compliance with federal and state regulations.

The position also covers benefits administration and payroll reporting. Ideal candidates will have 4+ years of payroll experience, strong knowledge of payroll software (including ADP), and excellent attention to detail.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of payroll experience.
• Knowledge of federal and state payroll regulations.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with payroll software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to handle confidential information with integrity.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll for all employees accurately and on time.
• Maintain payroll records and ensure regulatory compliance.
• address payroll-related inquiries and resolve issues.
• Prepare payroll reports and management summaries.
• Manage employee benefits administration and deductions.
• Ensure timely and accurate payroll transactions.

Skills

Payroll processing

Regulatory knowledge

Attention to detail

Communication

Payroll software

Microsoft Office

Confidential information handling

Tools

ADP

Job description

This is a temporary, full-time, on-site position for a Payroll Professional in the Greater St. Louis area. The Payroll Professional will handle payroll processing for all employees, maintain payroll records, ensure compliance with federal and state regulations, and address payroll-related inquiries. The role includes preparing reports, managing employee benefits, and ensuring timely and accurate payroll transactions.

Qualifications:

• Experience in payroll processing and record maintenance
• Knowledge of federal and state payroll regulations
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency with payroll software and Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to handle confidential information with integrity

Qualifications

• 4+ years of Payroll Experience
• Automated payroll processing
• ADP strongly preferred

Experience Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of High Ridge, MO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $27.00 - $32.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in High Ridge,MO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 7, 2025.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.