Lead Payroll Specialist

Schnuck Markets, Inc.

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About The Position

The Lead Payroll Specialist is responsible for accurate payroll preparation, documentation, distribution, and reconciliation, as well as payroll system administration. The Lead Payroll Specialist reviews pay computations and deductions, staying updated on payroll legislation, and preparing tax and other reports. The position also handles inquiries about paychecks and reporting, assists with payroll processing coordination, monitors workflow and deadlines, and serves as backup to the Payroll Manager and a resource for Payroll Specialists. This role requires 4 days in office for up to 6 months to learn the role and then will be able to shift to 3 days a week in office and 2 days remote. This role is located in St Louis, Missouri.

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree/Junior College.
• 4 to 7 years of payroll experience, preferably in Workday or in a union environment.
• Understanding of federal, state, and local payroll laws, tax regulations, and deductions.
• Knowledge of multi-employer trust fund (METF) contributions and garnishment laws.
• Comprehensive knowledge of weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly payroll cycles.
• Understanding of basic accounting principles for recording journal entries and performing account reconciliations.
• Ability to identify and resolve discrepancies in payroll records and account reconciliations.
• Clear and timely communication skills.
• Strong numerical skills for accurate calculations of pay, taxes, deductions, and contributions.

Nice To Haves

• Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) or Certified Professional Payroll (CPP) designation preferred.
• Some familiarity with responding to third-party fund audit requests and coordinating remediation.

Responsibilities

• Execute daily Workday payroll operations, ensuring accuracy in pay/tax data deletions, changes, and additions.
• Assist in ensuring accuracy and compliance with weekly, biweekly, and monthly payroll processes and settlements.
• Accurately and compliantly calculating and remitting monthly Multi-Employer Trust Funds (METF) contributions.
• Prepare and distribute related reports; respond to third-party fund audit requests and coordinate any necessary remediation.
• Accurately and compliantly processing garnishments.
• Respond to payroll inquiries from store managers, co-managers, and teammates in a timely manner.
• Manage union membership, including enrollments, dues deductions and remittances, and reporting.
• Serve as a backup for accurate and compliant processing and settlement of payrolls.
• Record journal entries and perform account reconciliations, resolving discrepancies as needed.
• Provide oversight to Payroll Specialists as needed and work on special projects as assigned by the Payroll Manager.

Benefits

• Teammate Discount after Qualifying Period.
• Chance To Advance.
• Strong tradition of promoting from within.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree