Specialist Payroll

Advantage Solutions•Clayton, MO

7d•$21 - $27•Remote

About The Position

The Payroll Specialist reviews, updates, and maintains Oracle or other in-house payroll ERP systems for payroll changes. The role resolves payroll discrepancies and responds to questions from associates and management. It works with Payroll Management and Lead positions to support complete payroll cycles, imports, transmissions, uploads, and compliance documentation. The position also assists with payroll operations, special projects, and associate inquiries while protecting confidential payroll information. Work is performed primarily in an office environment, and the position has no direct-report supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or equivalent experience.
At least 2–4 years of payroll experience in in-house payroll systems.
At least 2–4 years of payroll knowledge related to federal and/or state wage and labor laws.
Advanced Excel experience, including PivotTables.
Strong communication, data-entry, and organizational skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and provide strong customer service.
Ability to multitask and work somewhat independently.

Responsibilities

Work with Payroll Management and Lead positions to ensure payroll cycles are complete; prepare files for management balancing and approval evidence for compliance.
Ensure imported files for business units and Oracle transmissions and uploads are complete.
Create and submit VOE data as required by requesting agencies.
Review and process daily change reports and ensure their completion and submission by the department.
Assist payroll management and lead positions with payroll operations, following policies and procedures and monitoring compliance with applicable federal and state payroll laws and internal policies.
Assist with special projects, including escheatment, quarter- and year-end activities, and W-2 or amended forms.
Help resolve associates’ payroll questions by collecting, calculating, and entering data in Oracle; resolve discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information and compiling summaries of earnings, taxes, deductions, leave, disability, and nontaxable wages.
Partner with and maintain effective relationships across business units.
Answer Help Desk questions and general associate requests for payroll information.
Maintain Oracle payroll operations by following policies and procedures, reporting needed changes, maintaining employee confidence, and protecting confidential payroll information.
Contribute to team efforts by completing related work as needed.