Timekeeping Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a Timekeeping Specialist to support payroll and time administration for a high-volume workforce in Missouri. This contract opportunity with permanent potential is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable managing payroll-related activities across multiple states. The person in this role will help ensure time records are accurate, payroll deadlines are met, and employee data is maintained with consistency across timekeeping and payroll systems.

Responsibilities:
• Review, validate, and maintain employee time records to support accurate payroll processing for a large employee population.
• Process bi-monthly payroll activities while ensuring compliance with established timelines, policies, and applicable regulations.
• Monitor approved timesheets for completeness and resolve discrepancies by partnering with supervisors and internal teams.
• Support multi-state payroll administration by applying appropriate pay practices, deductions, and recordkeeping standards.
• Use timekeeping and payroll platforms to update records, track hours, and prepare payroll data.
• Investigate payroll exceptions, correct data issues, and document changes to maintain reliable employee payment information.
• Assist with payroll workflows involving high-volume processing for organizations with more than 500 employees.
• Contribute to payroll-related system activities and process updates as needed to support ongoing operational requirements.• Demonstrated experience in payroll administration, including full-cycle payroll processing.
• Background supporting payroll for employee populations exceeding 500 workers.
• Familiarity with multi-state payroll practices and timekeeping procedures.
• Hands-on experience with timekeeping software, including UKG Ready.
• Working knowledge of Banner or similar payroll and HR systems.
• Experience reviewing and reconciling approved timesheets before payroll submission.
• Ability to manage bi-monthly payroll deadlines with strong accuracy and attention to detail.