Payroll Specialist
- Contract
- Location
- St Peters, Missouri, United States
Temporary Payroll Specialist (8618)
Location: St. Charles County, MO
Position Type: Temporary/Contract
Schedule: Monday-Friday, Day Shift (typically 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM). Flexible scheduling available, including the option of four 10-hour days.
Position Overview
Our client is seeking a Temporary Payroll Specialist to support their organization during a transition period. This individual will assume full ownership of the payroll function following a recent departure and will manage payroll processing while company leadership evaluates the long-term structure of the department.
This is a standalone payroll position responsible for processing payroll for approximately 370 employees, with a mix of weekly (80%) and bi-weekly (20%) payrolls. The ideal candidate will have prior payroll experience in a manufacturing or similar environment and strong experience with UKG payroll systems.
Key Responsibilities
Location: St. Charles County, MO
Position Type: Temporary/Contract
Schedule: Monday-Friday, Day Shift (typically 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM). Flexible scheduling available, including the option of four 10-hour days.
Position Overview
Our client is seeking a Temporary Payroll Specialist to support their organization during a transition period. This individual will assume full ownership of the payroll function following a recent departure and will manage payroll processing while company leadership evaluates the long-term structure of the department.
This is a standalone payroll position responsible for processing payroll for approximately 370 employees, with a mix of weekly (80%) and bi-weekly (20%) payrolls. The ideal candidate will have prior payroll experience in a manufacturing or similar environment and strong experience with UKG payroll systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Process accurate and timely payroll for approximately 370 employees
- Manage weekly and bi-weekly payroll cycles
- Review and validate timesheets and payroll data prior to processing
- Process payroll deductions, garnishments, taxes, and benefit withholdings
- Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies
- Maintain payroll records and employee payroll data
- Generate payroll reports and reconcile payroll information as needed
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations
- Serve as the primary point of contact for payroll-related questions from employees and management
- Partner with HR and Accounting to support payroll-related initiatives
- 3+ years of payroll processing experience preferred
- Experience managing payroll independently from start to finish
- UKG experience strongly preferred
- Experience with Epicor timekeeping is a plus
- Knowledge of payroll regulations, tax reporting, garnishments, and compliance requirements
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and payroll reporting
- Immediate need due to a recent vacancy
- Payroll currently reports through HR, though the future structure may change as new leadership joins the organization
- Flexible work schedule available
- Potential for the assignment to extend depending on business needs