Senior Payroll Administrator

Kforce is partnering with a company in the Saint Louis, MO area to hire a Senior Payroll Administrator. Summary: We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced payroll professional to join a growing Accounting team. This role is responsible for processing accurate and timely multi-state payroll while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations. The ideal candidate has extensive payroll experience, enjoys solving complex payroll issues, and thrives in a fast-paced environment where accuracy and customer service are top priorities. Responsibilities-

• Process bi-weekly multi-state payroll for hourly and salaried employees while ensuring accuracy and compliance with payroll regulations
• Review and audit payroll data, including earnings, deductions, benefits, and employee updates
• Maintain payroll records and resolve payroll discrepancies and employee inquiries
• Manage payroll transactions including new hires, terminations, transfers, and status changes
• Support payroll reconciliations, tax reporting, audits, and month-end, quarter-end, and year-end activities
• Partner with HR, Accounting, Benefits, Operations, and external vendors to ensure accurate payroll processing
• Assist with payroll process improvements, documentation, automation initiatives, and system enhancements
• Stay current on payroll regulations and support internal controls and compliance efforts
• Provide guidance and training to payroll team members as needed
• Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, HR, Business, or related field, or equivalent payroll experience
• 5+ years of progressive payroll experience, including multi-state payroll processing
• Strong knowledge of payroll regulations, wage and hour laws, tax compliance, garnishments, and payroll best practices
• Experience with ADP Workforce Now or similar enterprise payroll systems
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• CPP certification and/or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, HR, Business, or related field preferred
• Experience with payroll reconciliations, audits, internal controls, system implementations, or process improvements preferred