Senior Payroll Specialist
Listed on 2026-03-09
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HR/Recruitment
HR / Recruitment Consultant, HR Manager, Recruiter, HRIS Professional
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SeniorPayroll Specialist (Immediate Start)
Candidates MUST be local to St. Louis, MO
Position OverviewWe are seeking a highly experienced Senior Payroll Professional to step in and manage complex, multi-state payroll operations. This role requires a seasoned, hands‑on payroll expert who can quickly assume responsibility for high-volume payroll processing with minimal onboarding. Must have Construction experience and have worked with unions and prevailing wage.
Key Responsibilities- Process multi‑state, multi‑entity payroll
- Manage end‑to‑end payroll using ADP Workforce Now
- Handle payroll for union employees and construction industry work forces
- Prepare and submit certified payroll and prevailing wage reports
- Ensure accuracy in wage calculations, deductions, garnishments, and fringe benefits
- Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies
- Ensure full compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations
- Communicate effectively with employees, leadership, and external partners
- Prepare and validate payroll reports
- 5+ years of senior‑level payroll experience
- Strong proficiency with ADP Workforce Now
- Experience managing multi‑state payroll
- Construction and union payroll experience required
- Knowledge of certified payroll and prevailing wage requirements
- Ability to step into a fast‑paced environment with minimal training
- Strong communication, problem‑solving, and follow‑through
- Experience with prevailing wage requirements
- Previous leadership or payroll oversight experience
- On‑site role
- Possibility to convert to a permanent position once the team is stabilized
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