Payroll Specialist

A client of Kforce is seeking a Payroll Specialist to join their growing team in Saint Louis, MO. This position offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative and fast-paced environment, supporting day-to-day payroll operations while contributing to process improvements and operational growth initiatives. The ideal candidate will be adaptable, detail-oriented, and comfortable navigating both routine responsibilities and evolving processes as the company continues to expand.

Responsibilities:

* Review, verify, and process employee timecards accurately and timely

* Reconcile payroll submissions and ensure payroll data integrity

* Respond to employee payroll questions and resolve discrepancies or concerns

* Calculate wages, commissions, bonuses, taxes, and payroll deductions

* Maintain and update payroll records in compliance with company policies and regulations

* Prepare recurring payroll reports and assist with payroll analysis as needed

* Research and resolve state and local payroll tax issues

* Assist with setting up unemployment and withholding accounts for new state registrations
* Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Accounting or related field

* CPP or FPC preferred

* Excellent math, analytical skills and communication skills

* Strong numerical reasoning skills

* Proven work experience with multi-state, multi-entity payroll preferred

* Knowledge of payroll taxes preferred

* Knowledge of Paycor, our payroll software preferred