Payroll Specialist

$50,000 - $55,000/Yr

Unclassified - Saint Louis, MO

Full-time

Saint Louis, MO

About the position

The Payroll Specialist at St. Elizabeth's Adult Day Care Center is responsible for ensuring that all employees are paid accurately and on time. This role involves maintaining payroll records, entering payroll data, preparing reports, and addressing employee inquiries related to payroll. The position supports the Human Resources Director in various payroll-related tasks and contributes to the overall mission of providing a safe and respectful environment for participants.

Responsibilities

• Assist in processing payroll for all employees, ensuring compliance with company policies and legal requirements.
• Input and verify payroll data, including hours worked, deductions, overtime, bonuses, and leave.
• Maintain and update employee payroll records, such as tax withholdings, direct deposit information, and benefits deductions.
• Collaborate with Human Resources Director to ensure accurate reflection of employee status changes, such as new hires, terminations, and salary adjustments.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll, benefits, and deductions, ensuring high levels of service and confidentiality.
• Assist with preparing and distributing payroll reports, such as earnings statements.
• Ensure accurate calculation and processing of employee garnishments, taxes, benefits, charitable contributions deductions, and retirement contributions.
• Support month-end and year-end payroll closing procedures, including reconciliations.
• Assist in the preparation of payroll-related reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Perform other payroll or administrative tasks as assigned by the Human Resources Director and/or the Chief Executive Officer.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required; an associate degree or coursework in accounting, finance, or related field preferred.
• Previous experience in payroll administration or related field is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in payroll software (e.g., ADP, Paychex) and Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills.
• Familiarity with payroll laws and regulations (e.g., FLSA, tax withholding).
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in accounting and/or bookkeeping with at least six months of experience in payroll preferred.