Senior Payroll Specialist (Contract) – Des Peres, MO

Dexian; Des Peres (MO); On-site; USD 59,236 - 64,636; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing and IT solutions provider is seeking a Senior Payroll Specialist for a 10-month contract in Des Peres, MO. The role focuses on ensuring accurate processing of wages and compliance with payroll regulations. Responsibilities include preparation of payroll checks, management of garnishment orders, and conducting audits of payroll records. Candidates should have payroll processing experience. This position offers a pay rate of $43.00-$46.92 per hour.

Qualifications

• Experience with payroll processing and wage attachment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit paper payroll checks and electronic direct deposit.
• Collect banking information for direct deposit setup and initiate deposits on paydays.
• Familiarize yourself and keep current with the taxation of salaries, benefits, and other factors.
• Process and monitor garnishment orders and other issues that impact payroll specifications.
• Maintain and document all payroll records.
• Conduct semi‑annual audits of all payroll records.
• Reconcile payroll prior to transmission and validate confirmed reports.
• Reconcile general ledger with regard to payroll transactions.
• Detect and process issues related to uncollected payroll.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll issues or concerns.

Skills

Payroll processing experience

Job description

A leading staffing and IT solutions provider is seeking a Senior Payroll Specialist for a 10-month contract in Des Peres, MO. The role focuses on ensuring accurate processing of wages and compliance with payroll regulations. Responsibilities include preparation of payroll checks, management of garnishment orders, and conducting audits of payroll records. Candidates should have payroll processing experience. This position offers a pay rate of $43.00-$46.92 per hour.