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Payroll Specialist

Are you a detail-oriented professional with a passion for accuracy and efficiency? Laclede Electric Cooperative, Inc. is looking for a dedicated Payroll Specialist to join our Human Resources team. This role plays a critical part in ensuring our employees are compensated accurately and on time while maintaining compliance with all applicable regulations. At Laclede Electric Cooperative, we value our employees and provide a supportive, team-oriented environment. As a Payroll Specialist, youll play a key role in ensuring employee satisfaction and operational excellence while upholding the highest standards of confidentiality and accuracy.

Position Title: Payroll Specialist Department: Human Resources Employment Type: Hourly, Non-Exempt, Non-Union

What you can expect:

Prepare and process bi-weekly payroll, including verifying employee timecards and calculating hours worked.

• Manage payroll deductions, taxes, and benefits with accuracy and compliance.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll, direct deposits, tax forms, and wage verifications.
• Maintain accurate payroll records, including vacation, sick leave, and non-productive time.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws, tax regulations, company policies, and union contracts.
• Work closely with the Human Resources Department to enhance operational efficiency and ensure smooth integration of payroll and HR processes.
• Generate reports, process quarterly and annual tax filings, and prepare year-end W-2 and ACA forms.
• Assist auditors by preparing payroll documents and reports.
• Contribute to budgeting, workers compensation reporting, and salary analysis.
• Handle all payroll-related information with the utmost confidentiality and professionalism.

What were looking for:

• Skills and Abilities:

• • Exceptional attention to detail and confidentiality.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
  • Strong organizational, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

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``` - Education and Experience:

- - High school diploma or equivalent (required). - Coursework in accounting, finance, or business administration (highly desired). - Payroll, accounting, or bookkeeping experience (highly desired).

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``` - Physical and Other Requirements:

- - Ability to handle stress, meet deadlines, and maintain focus. - Must pass a physical exam and drug screening. - Valid drivers license required.

Laclede Electric offers excellent compensation, including a benefit package of medical, dental, long-term disability, life insurance plus matching ADandD, business travel accident, 401K with match, employer-paid defined benefit plan, education assistance as well as paid sick leave, vacation, and holidays.