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Payroll Specialist jobs in St. Louis, MO
Payroll specialists make sure people are paid correctly and on time. They process pay runs, handle deductions, and keep payroll compliant with federal, state, and local requirements.
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We are seeking a highly collaborative Proposal Specialist to join our fast-paced team. If you thrive in a deadline-driven environment and have a keen eye for detail in MS Word, Adobe Acrobat, and Excel, this is the perfe…
$55k - $65k
Position: Portals Engagement and Outreach Specialist Employment Type: Full Time Location: Falls Church, VA. (Remote within the Continental US but strong preference will be given to applicants located in the Washington, D…
$18 per hour
is seeking a mission and values driven individual to join our team at our off-site location, Caritas St. Matthews. The Engagement Specialist role provides front‑line engagement, safety monitoring, and crisis response for…
Shrewsbury, MO is today the headquarters and curia (governing body) for the Archdiocese of St. Louis. Job Summary The ERP Specialist works within the Archdiocese Finance Office (Technical Services department) to keep our…
$115.26k - $149.16k
develop, and deliver therapies that will improve the lives of patients with life-threatening illnesses worldwide. As a Prevention Specialist, HIV within Gilead's – St. Louis, MO territory , you will represent Gilead's pr…
The Managed File Transfer (MFT) Specialist will set up and maintain file transfer connections for internal and external customers and ensure data travels through channels and processes efficiently. This position will be…
$18.99 per hour
We are seeking a dedicated professional to join our close-knit, welcoming team. In this role, you will play a critical part in patient safety by monitoring and processing adverse event reports. If you thrive in a collabo…
Permitting Specialist Lawrence Group is a place for dreamers. That’s a quality we look for in our clients – and in our employees. These dreams – these ideas – inspire us. They move us forward. From the very beginning, we…
Share Our Purpose. Be Yourself. Feel Valued. People are the heart of our business. As an American Water employee, you will be offered a competitive salary and health benefits package, along with opportunities to develop,…
$52k - $55k
At Unbridled, people matter. While we embrace AI as a tool to help us work smarter, we don’t use it to screen resumes or to conduct interviews on our behalf. Applications are reviewed by a real person on our team, and ev…
Company Description: Lighting Service, Inc. (LSI) is a leading provider of efficient and innovative solutions to the indoor and outdoor lighting, signage, and electrical needs of businesses. Based in St. Louis, MO, LSI h…
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What payroll specialists earn in St. Louis
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $20–$25 | $41k–$53k |
| Mid level | $25–$32 | $51k–$66k |
| Senior | $31–$40 | $64k–$83k |
Adjusted for the St. Louis market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
Payroll processingADP, Paychex, or WorkdayMulti-state payroll taxWage and hour complianceGarnishments and deductionsBenefits administration basicsExcelDiscretion and confidentialityAccuracy under deadlines
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
Walk me through a full payroll cycle you have run.
Cover collecting time data, validating changes, processing, review, and post-run reporting. Emphasize your checks before anything is finalized.
How do you handle a payroll error after employees have been paid?
Show urgency and correctness: quantify the error, follow the legal rules for corrections, communicate honestly with those affected, and fix the root cause.
What experience do you have with multi-state payroll?
Name the states and the wrinkles you managed, such as local taxes, differing overtime rules, or remote-worker registrations.
How do you process garnishments and other involuntary deductions?
Show you know the order of priority, response deadlines, and the documentation trail, and that you treat these with strict confidentiality.
Which payroll systems have you used, and have you been through a conversion?
Name the platforms and your depth in each. Conversion or implementation experience is a strong differentiator worth detailing.
How do you keep payroll data confidential?
Mention access controls, clean-desk habits, and declining to discuss compensation outside proper channels, even under social pressure.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For payroll specialists specifically — generic advice costs you here
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State the payroll size you ran: employee count, pay frequencies, and number of states or entities.
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Quantify accuracy, such as error rates or consecutive on-time pay runs, since that is the core promise of the role.
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Name your platforms exactly — ADP Workforce Now, Paychex Flex, Workday, Gusto — as job posts filter on them.
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Include compliance wins, like clean payroll tax filings, resolved agency notices, or year-end W-2 cycles delivered without corrections.
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List certifications such as FPC or CPP; they carry real weight in payroll hiring.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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Payroll Clerk
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Payroll Specialist
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Senior Payroll Specialist
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Payroll Manager
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