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Job Description Job Description Job Title: Payroll Systems Manager Location: St Louis MO 63101 Salary/Payrate: $110K-$130K annually, bonus and AWESOME benefits!!! Work Environment: Hybrid (30 – 60 days onsite then 2 days…
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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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members on photo department operations and services to ensure adequate coverage and operational continuity during times when the Photo Specialist is not scheduled. • Follows company policies, asset protection standards,…
Department is now accepting applications for the position of Lead Payroll & Accounts Payable Administrator. This position performs and... ...reports to the Director of Finance and supervises the Fiscal Specialist - Accou…
Job Title: GEOINT Sr. History Program Specialist Location: St. Louis, Missouri Type: Contract To Hire Contractor Work Model: Onsite Hours: 40.0 Security Clearance: TS/SCI with ability to obtain poly...
$22.4 - $27.34 per hour
Street, Suite 300, St. Louis, MO 63103 Work Schedule: Monday through Friday from 9:00am - 5:00pm Outreach and Engagement Specialist I responsibilities are: Engage individuals in community and field-based settings to asse…
Job Description: Provides escrow services for residential and commercial resale, new construction, refinance, relocation and timeshare transactions. Responsible for supporting real estate transactions by providing a rang…
team. Job Description SUMMARY : Under general supervision, perform various tasks involved in the preparation of the payroll and specialized clerical work in processing information and record keeping. This position will s…
The Payroll Compliance and Operations Analyst plays a key role in ensuring accurate, compliant, and efficient payroll operations across a global organization. This role partners across teams to monitor payroll and timeke…
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Location St. Louis, MO 63110 Scheduled Hours Position Summary Performs advanced follow-up on insurance billing and collection activities, makes collection calls, verifies the accuracy and completeness of insurance record…
PATIENT SERVICES REPRESENTATIVE: Authorizations & Appeals For more than 20 years, BioTAB Healthcare, LLC has supported patients with lymphatic, wound, and circulatory disorders through proven treatment solutions. Headqua…
is responsible for serving as gatekeeper to the public mental health system. Preferred Qualifications Role Purpose The Intake Specialist provides the initial screening and evaluation of individuals seeking service from B…
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Our Company Unbridled puts people first, and it’s embedded into our culture. Our job is to connect companies with their people through engaging and impactful services, from event management to production and creative ser…
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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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