Payroll Systems Lead - Accuracy, Compliance & Growth

Creative Modular Construction; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Modular Construction (CMC) is seeking a Senior Payroll Specialist to join our Finance team and ensure accurate, timely payroll in a multi-state manufacturing environment.

In this hands-on role, you will own payroll processing, compliance, and system improvements, partnering with HR and Finance to support audits, benefits deductions, and seamless pay runs. Experience with ADP, ERP systems, and advanced Excel is required, with a focus on accuracy, confidentiality, and process improvement.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of progressive payroll experience in a mid-to-large organization.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Admin, HR, or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of payroll processing, tax, deductions, and reconciliations.
• Experience with multi-state payroll environments and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Process accurate weekly/bi-weekly payroll including timekeeping and deductions.
• Maintain payroll records, tax elections, direct deposits, and benefit deductions.
• Administer garnishments and other mandatory deductions per regulations.
• Ensure compliance with FLSA and federal/state payroll tax requirements.
• Reconcile payroll to general ledger and support closes.
• Resolve payroll discrepancies with confidentiality and professionalism.
• Serve as subject-matter expert for payroll systems and tax coding.
• Partner with third-party processors; assist with testing and upgrades.
• Develop payroll procedures and documentation aligned with ISO 9001.
• Support audits and provide training to payroll staff.
• Collaborate with HR on onboarding, terminations, and benefits changes.
• Identify opportunities to improve accuracy, efficiency, and processing times.

Skills

Payroll processing

Regulatory compliance

Excel proficiency

Multi-state payroll

confidentiality

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

ADP

Epicor

Microsoft Excel

Payroll systems

Job description

Creative Modular Construction (CMC) is seeking a Senior Payroll Specialist to join our Finance team and ensure accurate, timely payroll in a multi-state manufacturing environment.

In this hands-on role, you will own payroll processing, compliance, and system improvements, partnering with HR and Finance to support audits, benefits deductions, and seamless pay runs. Experience with ADP, ERP systems, and advanced Excel is required, with a focus on accuracy, confidentiality, and process improvement.