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Payroll Specialist

ABACUS Recruiting
Eureka, MO Full Time
POSTED ON 7/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/3/2026

Payroll Specialist (Contract/Consulting)

Location: Eureka, MO (Onsite)

Compensation: $35–$40/hour

Schedule: Full-Time, In-Office

Duration: Approximately late July/early August through late September/early October. The engagement is expected to include a two-week overlap period for knowledge transfer and completion of two payroll cycles, followed by approximately eight weeks of independent coverage.

Reason for Opening: Leave of absence coverage. Candidates must be able to commit to the full duration of the assignment.

**Needs experience in union and non union payroll

Position Overview

Company is seeking a highly dependable and detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to provide temporary payroll support during a leave of absence. This individual will be responsible for processing payroll for approximately 180–200 employees, including both union and non-union personnel, while ensuring accurate and timely payroll administration. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working in a fast-paced construction environment and have experience managing full-cycle payroll with minimal supervision.

Key Responsibilities

  • Process weekly and/or bi-weekly payroll for approximately 180–200 employees, including union and non-union workforces.
  • Manage full-cycle payroll processing from data entry through final payroll submission.
  • Process and validate employee timecards, earnings, deductions, garnishments, benefits, and tax withholdings.
  • Ensure timely and accurate direct deposit processing.
  • Audit payroll transactions to identify and resolve discrepancies prior to payroll completion.
  • Maintain payroll records and employee information in accordance with company policies and payroll regulations.
  • Respond to employee inquiries regarding pay, deductions, taxes, and payroll-related issues.
  • Assist with payroll reporting, reconciliations, and year-to-date payroll record maintenance.
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and union payroll requirements, as applicable.
  • Coordinate with accounting and HR personnel regarding payroll-related transactions and reporting.
  • Support payroll-related journal entries and reporting for the accounting team as needed.
  • Process payroll using Spectrum/Trimble, the company's in-house accounting and payroll software

Pay: $30.00 - $40.00 per hour

Application Question(s):

  • Do you have experience in union and non union payroll?
  • I understand this is a short term contract/project?

Location:

  • Eureka, MO 63025 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $30 - $40

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