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HR Payroll Assistant

FIRST STATE BANCSHARES INC
Farmington, MO Full Time
POSTED ON 3/12/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/12/2026

HR Payroll Assistant

 

Make a Positive Impact

First State Community Bank is seeking a personable and articulate candidate to fill the role of HR Payroll Assistant. The HR Payroll Assistant position will be responsible for a performing a variety of administrative tasks in support of the Human Resources Operations team while assisting with duties and tasks associated with payroll.

 

Responsibilities in Accordance with Our Corporate Values

Professionalism

  • Works closely with Payroll Specialist to ensure employees’ time records are reflected accurately prior to processing
  • Assist with employee communications and tracking in the areas of PTO (Paid Time Off) and FMLA (Family Medical Leave Act)

Accountability

  • Handles basic employee questions related to payroll and refers more complex issues to the Payroll Specialist
  • Provides support to Payroll Specialist in other areas such as reporting responsibilities, payroll general ledger uploads, new hire permissions, CD fund pricing and 401k funding

Initiative

  • Serves as backup for payroll processing when Payroll Specialist is unavailable
  • Responsible for updating and maintaining all Human Resources Operations records in an electronic format through Synergy

Adaptability

  • Actively participates in other Human Resources Operations team functions including, but not limited to, First State Merch store administration and other employee engagement activities

 

What You Can Expect

  • Competitive pay and benefits package - with variable compensation program based on team performance
  • 401(k) with generous employer match benefit
  • Helpful, qualified, and available leadership
  • A caring, stable working environment

 

Qualifications

  • At least 1 year of administrative skills required; willing to provide training for basic payroll skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office; concentrated focus in Excel
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Good analytical and organizational skills
  • Ability to prioritize work and establish, understand, and follow work procedures
  • Ability to follow-up on outstanding items on a timely basis while adhering to deadlines
  • Must be strong team player
Qualifications:

Additional Information

Being a First Stater…

Being a First Stater means that you roll up your sleeves and dig in. It means you work hard and do your best. It means that you enjoy learning new skills and are always eager to improve. It means you help the team by being a great teammate. It means you’re passionate about making a difference in the lives of our customers and our communities. It means you consistently find new ways to improve our organization.

 

Do you have what it takes to be a First Stater?

 

Make a Difference – Apply Now!

 

First State Bancshares, Inc, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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