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