Payroll Specialist

Payroll Specialist

St. Louis, MO

Job Description

Master the art of payroll processing by taking charge of weekly, bi-weekly, and daily payrolls with precision, ensuring all employees are paid accurately and on time.

Responsibilities

+ Process weekly, bi-weekly, and daily payrolls with precision, ensuring timely and accurate payments.

+ Handle direct deposit processing with attention to detail to ensure smooth and error-free transactions.

+ Maintain up-to-date, organized, and accessible employee payroll records while ensuring confidentiality and accuracy.

+ Assist in managing pay card distribution and administration, offering employees a convenient and secure payment option.

+ Prepare insightful payroll reports that contribute to monthly financial dashboards, providing key data to leadership and supporting business decisions.

+ Handle garnishments with care and compliance, ensuring proper deductions and payments in accordance with regulations.

+ Play a key role in monthly reconciliations and financial reporting, ensuring accuracy and alignment with company financial goals.

+ Assist with various payroll-related tasks and special projects as needed, demonstrating adaptability and problem-solving skills.

Essential Skills

+ Proficiency in payroll processing and data entry.

+ Basic knowledge of Excel.

+ Strong attention to detail.

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

+ Prior payroll experience.

+ High School Diploma.

+ Associate's Degree (no experience acceptable).

Work Environment

The position is based in-office, requiring attendance from Monday through Friday, either from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM or 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Saint Louis, MO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $24.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

- Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Saint Louis,MO.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 31, 2026.

About Aston Carter:

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence.

With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a Clearly Rated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarter (%20astoncarter)  for other accommodation options.