<span>Human Resources Generalist</span>

$54,100 - $70,000/Yr

Unclassified - Saint Louis, MO

Full-time - Mid Level

Saint Louis, MO

About the position

The Payroll Compensation Specialist plays a crucial role in ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing, compliance with compensation regulations, and efficient management of employee compensation packages. This position requires a meticulous and detail-oriented professional who can handle sensitive payroll information while maintaining confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the bi-weekly payroll process for all employees using the organization's payroll software.
• Calculate and verify hours worked, overtime, and other wage-related information.
• Ensure proper deductions for taxes, benefits, and other withholdings.
• Process manual payroll adjustments as needed, such as special payments or deductions.
• Maintain and update the organization's compensation database, including salary scales and pay grades.
• Assist in developing and implementing compensation policies and strategies.
• Stay current with federal, state, and local payroll and compensation regulations.
• Ensure compliance with Civil Service Rules, Collective Bargaining Agreements, and all MSD policies and procedures.
• Prepare and submit payroll tax reports, including quarterly and annual filings.
• Generate accurate reports for management, audits, and government agencies as required.
• Monitor and resolve payroll discrepancies and errors in a timely manner.
• Maintain employee payroll records, including changes in tax status, deductions, and other relevant information.
• Maintain Payroll mailbox, ensuring that all employee inquiries related to payroll and compensation matters receive timely responses.
• Provide guidance to management on compensation-related policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with the finance team to resolve payroll-related issues.
• Assist in system upgrades, enhancements, and data migrations.
• Perform regular audits of payroll records to ensure accuracy and compliance.

Requirements

• Associate degree or 60 college credit hours in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field.
• At least 4 years of human resource management experience.
• Strong understanding of payroll processes, tax regulations, wage and hour laws, and payroll software systems.
• Attention to detail.
• Data analytics skills.
• Organizational skills.
• Time management skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Technology proficiency.
• Compliance knowledge.
• Customer service skills.