Payroll Specialist - Growth, ESOP & Impact

Roeslein; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP participation

401(k) options

Paid vacation and holidays

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Roeslein is seeking a Payroll Specialist to accurately process full-cycle biweekly payroll across multiple Roeslein entities. You will work closely with Accounting and HR to manage changes, timecards, deductions, and year-end reporting while maintaining confidentiality.

Role requires prior payroll experience, familiarity with UKG Ready or similar HRIS, and strong Excel skills. You will operate in a values-driven, employee-owned environment with opportunities for growth and cross-location

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
• At least one year of payroll processing experience preferred.
• Experience with UKG Ready, Oracle, or a similar payroll or HRIS system preferred.
• Payroll training or previous experience in a payroll processing environment preferred.
• Working knowledge of payroll practices, payroll deductions, garnishments, timekeeping, and recordkeeping.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Process full-cycle, biweekly payroll for exempt and non-exempt employees, including off-cycle payments, retroactive adjustments, and manual corrections.
• Process employee payroll changes, including new hires, terminations, wage increases, and final pay calculations.
• Calculate and prepare required filings and documentation to meet prevailing wage requirements.
• Process wage garnishments, levies, and other court-ordered deductions accurately and timely.
• Manage the timecard process, including reviewing time entries and processing necessary adjustments.
• Review payroll changes and compensation adjustments for accuracy prior to processing.
• Ensure benefits, insurance premiums, leave deductions, and other payroll deductions are accurately processed.
• Research and resolve payroll discrepancies and respond to employee questions regarding pay, deductions, and payroll-related matters.
• Coordinate payroll corrections with Human Resources, Accounting, management, and other appropriate personnel.
• Maintain the confidentiality of employee and payroll information.
• Prepare and ensure accurate posting of payroll journal entries to the general ledger.
• Support internal and external payroll audits, including preparing requested reports and documentation.
• Assist with responses to payroll-related inquiries from federal, state, and local agencies, as applicable.
• Ensure quarterly payroll tax returns and year-end Forms W-2 prepared by third-party providers are completed and filed timely.
• Complete employment and wage verifications as requested.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with employees across all company locations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Time management

Effective communication

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

1+ year payroll processing experience

Payroll training or HRIS experience

Tools

UKG Ready

Oracle

Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP)

Job description

Roeslein is seeking a Payroll Specialist to accurately process full-cycle biweekly payroll across multiple Roeslein entities. You will work closely with Accounting and HR to manage changes, timecards, deductions, and year-end reporting while maintaining confidentiality.

Role requires prior payroll experience, familiarity with UKG Ready or similar HRIS, and strong Excel skills. You will operate in a values-driven, employee-owned environment with opportunities for growth and cross-location