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Payroll Specialist

Responsibilities

 

ELANTAS North America, Inc. is looking for an efficient Payroll Specialist in St. Louis, MO.  The payroll specialist will be responsible for all aspects of managing employee salary data, ensuring timesheets are accurate and payments are made on time. The ideal candidate will manage both incoming as well outgoing W-2 forms to be compliant with tax season deadlines and will oversee and manage all aspects of payroll for a variety of job classifications across multiple states using ADP.

Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities:

  • Administers payroll for employees.

  • Resolves payroll errors, receives and processes weekly time records for part-time and non-exempt full-time employees and verifies hours worked, hours off, and overtime worked.

  • Processes semi-monthly salary exempt payroll and weekly non-exempt payroll.

  • Distributes paychecks/earnings statements to employees, department managers, and/or supervisors, mailing external employee paychecks/earnings statements.

  • System Administrator for payroll and timekeeping systems.

  • Ensures compliance with tax regulations and company policies.

  • Supports HR with gathering, coding and tracking time records of employees.

  • Performs all required statistical and clerical duties necessary to prepare hourly and salary payrolls in union and non-union environments.

  • Checks time sheets for accuracy prior to entry.

  • Creates and runs various payroll reports including headcount reports.

  • Prepare monthly journal entries and reports.

  • Supports administration of sick leave and vacation programs, including tracking usage, monitoring accruals, and generating reports for managers

  • Recommends workflow and scheduling improvements to enhance productivity and quality

  • Maintains updated knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations governing payroll; interprets impact of changes and implements to ensure compliance.

  • Payment of court ordered child support.

  • Completion of garnishment forms and payments as necessary.

  • Completes employment verification requests.

  • Assists in the reconciliation of all payroll-related general ledger accounts.

  • Reconciliation and distribution of employees’ W-2 forms.

  • Calculates payable hours, commissions, bonuses, tax withholdings and deductions

  • Providing information and answering employee questions about payroll-related matters

  • Maintains records of regular deductions from employees’ payments such as deductions on health care and other deductions like Pay As You Earn (PAYE)

  • Coordinates efforts between the payroll department and other departments such as the human resources and budget to ensure accurate employee data

  • Ensures prompt update of all software for accurate payroll processing and administration

  • Ensures the proper filing of tax and voluntary deduction reports

  • Ensures the updating of the organization’s payroll procedures

  • Updates salary sheets and schedules

Requirements

 

Education & Experience:

  • HS Diploma with 7-10+ years relevant experience OR associate’s degree and 3–5+ years of payroll experience, or bachelor’s degree with 1–3+ years of relevant experience.

  • Payroll experience using ADP

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office; skilled in Excel

  • Skilled in HRIS reporting

  • Exposure to SAP SuccessFactors or other EMS preferred 

  • Knowledge of multi-state pay and leave laws (Missouri required, New York a plus)

  • Familiarity with benefits and leave administration a plus

  • Understanding of file feeds and system integration processes a plus

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

  • Experience with system integrations, especially from mergers and acquisitions, is a plus

  • Collaborative in global, cross-functional environments

  • Self-motivated, proactive, and adaptable

  • Culturally aware and respectful

  • Strong attention to detail and clear communication

  • Excellent time management and organizational skills

  • Discreet and trustworthy with confidential information

  • Skilled at multitasking and meeting deadlines

  • Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities

  • Knowledgeable in payroll tax compliance

  • Proficient in accounting and math

  • Team-oriented, with experience working with auditors

  • Promotes a safe, positive work culture

Work Environment:

  • 3-5 days a week in-office

  • Minimal travel required

Contact Person

 Marcy Arrowood
HR Team
Phone: (+1) 3144029680


Nearest Major Market: St Louis

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