Payroll Manager

We are looking for a Payroll Manager to support payroll operations and core HR administration for a Long-term Contract position based in Saint Louis, Missouri. This role combines hands-on payroll execution with employee data oversight, compliance coordination, and day-to-day support for managers and staff. The ideal candidate will bring strong judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to maintain accurate records across payroll, timekeeping, benefits, and related HR processes.

Responsibilities:
• Lead regular and supplemental payroll processing, ensuring employees are paid correctly and on schedule.
• Review time records, earnings, deductions, tax withholdings, garnishments, and final payments to confirm accuracy and compliance.
• Maintain employee information across HR, payroll, benefits, and timekeeping platforms, preserving data consistency and appropriate controls.
• Administer key HR activities such as onboarding, offboarding, leave coordination, benefits support, and policy-related updates.
• Partner with Finance, Accounting, IT, and external providers to support payroll reporting, tax activity, reconciliations, and connected system processes.
• Conduct audits of payroll transactions, employee files, and HR procedures to identify discrepancies and uphold regulatory and company standards.
• Respond to employee and manager questions regarding compensation, benefits, leave programs, and workplace policies.
• Support year-end and periodic compliance activities, including reporting, documentation reviews, audit preparation, and required notices.
• Establish and monitor approval paths and documentation practices for employee status changes, pay updates, and terminations.
• Recommend and implement process improvements that strengthen efficiency, accuracy, recordkeeping, and compliance.

Qualifications:

• At least 5 years of progressive HR experience, including significant responsibility for payroll administration.
• Demonstrated experience processing full-cycle, multi-state payroll for a workforce of more than 500 employees.
• Hands-on proficiency with ADP Workforce Now and related payroll systems.
• Strong understanding of payroll regulations, wage and hour requirements, employment law, and HR operational best practices.
• Ability to manage sensitive employee information with accuracy, discretion, and a high level of data integrity.
• Effective communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to support both employees and leadership.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.

Compensation

Based on experience

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