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Payroll Manager
We are looking for a Payroll Manager to support payroll operations on a part-time contract basis in Chesterfield, Missouri. This role is ideal for someone who can manage end-to-end payroll processing with accuracy, maintain compliance across multiple states, and ensure employees are paid correctly and on time. The position will focus on supporting a workforce of approximately 30 or more employees while using ADP Workforce Now to keep payroll activities organized and efficient.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process payroll from start to finish for a staff population of approximately 30+ employees while maintaining accuracy and timeliness<br>• Administer payroll activities in ADP Workforce Now, including data review, updates, and validation of payroll records<br>• Ensure payroll calculations such as earnings, deductions, taxes, and adjustments are completed correctly before each pay cycle<br>• Manage multi-state payroll requirements and help maintain compliance with applicable wage and tax regulations<br>• Review employee payroll changes including new hires, terminations, compensation updates, and other status changes<br>• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies, responding promptly to questions from employees and internal stakeholders<br>• Maintain organized payroll documentation and support reporting needs related to payroll processing and audits
• 5+ years of payroll experience with strong knowledge of full-cycle payroll administration<br>• Hands-on experience processing multi-state payroll in a high-accuracy environment<br>• Proficiency with ADP Workforce Now for payroll processing and record management<br>• Demonstrated understanding of payroll laws, tax practices, and compliance requirements<br>• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion and professionalism<br>• Strong attention to detail, organization, and problem-solving skills<br>• Experience supporting payroll volumes of 500+ employees is preferred
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  • Chesterfield, MO
  • remote
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 0 - 0 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for a Payroll Manager to support payroll operations on a part-time contract basis in Chesterfield, Missouri. This role is ideal for someone who can manage end-to-end payroll processing with accuracy, maintain compliance across multiple states, and ensure employees are paid correctly and on time. The position will focus on supporting a workforce of approximately 30 or more employees while using ADP Workforce Now to keep payroll activities organized and efficient.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process payroll from start to finish for a staff population of approximately 30+ employees while maintaining accuracy and timeliness<br>• Administer payroll activities in ADP Workforce Now, including data review, updates, and validation of payroll records<br>• Ensure payroll calculations such as earnings, deductions, taxes, and adjustments are completed correctly before each pay cycle<br>• Manage multi-state payroll requirements and help maintain compliance with applicable wage and tax regulations<br>• Review employee payroll changes including new hires, terminations, compensation updates, and other status changes<br>• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies, responding promptly to questions from employees and internal stakeholders<br>• Maintain organized payroll documentation and support reporting needs related to payroll processing and audits
  • 2026-05-15T00:00:00Z

Payroll Manager Job in Chesterfield, MO | Robert Half