Payroll Specialist

Job Description Job Title: Payroll Specialist Location: St. Louis, MO Environment: Corporate Office Pay Rate: $24.00 - $25.00 / hour WHO IS GARDAWORLD? GardaWorld is the world's largest privately-owned security services company. We protect our clients' staff and assets, wherever they are in the world. We offer different schedules, diverse work assignments spanning multiple industries and career advancement opportunities. We encourage diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. JOB SUMMARY GardaWorld Security Services is looking for a Payroll Specialist to support our payroll department at our headquarters in St. Louis, MO. The Payroll Specialist is an integral part of the GardaWorld Security corporate finance department. Working with our finance team and branch office staff, the successful candidate will assist with all facets of processing payroll through WinTeam. This position requires proactive thinking, attention to detail, and the ability to meet daily challenges with an entrepreneurial spirit. PRINCIPAL FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES * Payroll Processing including weekly, bi-weekly, and daily adjusting payrolls * Processing Direct Deposits * Maintaining employee payroll files * Assisting with Pay Card Administration * Preparing payroll reports for monthly financial dashboards * Processing Garnishments * Assisting with monthly reconciliations and financial reporting requirements * Other relevant payroll duties, as assigned EXPERIENCE / SKILLS * High school diploma required, Associate's Degree or higher preferred * The candidate must be a self-starter, with strong critical thinking skills and demonstrate the ability to prioritize and manage multiple demands * Exceptional attention to detail, a good problem solver who is organized, flexible, self-directed and possesses excellent written and verbal communication skills * Ability to create, maintain and analyze data effectively and efficiently, using spreadsheets and databases. Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook. Experience with WinTeam Payroll is highly preferred. * Ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with staff at all levels of the organization, including internal and cross-departmental teams, consistently displaying a high level of professionalism, as well as with outside vendors. * Must possess the ability to work with confidential reports and information with complete discretion. It is the policy of GardaWorld Security Services to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, or disability in accordance with applicable federal laws. In addition, GardaWorld Security Services complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to hiring, placement, assignment, promotion, termination, layoffs, recalls, transfers, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. It is also the policy of GardaWorld Security Services not to honor requests that employees be assigned on the basis of sex or any other classification protected by law, unless such request is based on a bona fide occupational qualification for that assignment. Qualifications Education