Payroll Specialist

Business Unit Overview

Feeding the world is what we do - how we do it is unique. We are not your textbook consumer packaged goods company. While others may be slow to make change happen, Post continuously drives both inorganic and organic growth. Our history is evidence of that fact with over 100 years of heritage and growth from brands that transcend generations like Honey Bunches of Oats, Fruity Pebbles, Malt-O-Meal, Bob Evans Farms, Kibbles 'n Bits, Egg Beaters, Peter Pan Peanut Butter, Ronzoni Pasta and more. Our foodservice and ingredient businesses supply other products you love for brands, restaurants and stores.

Our offices and manufacturing sites are in 62 locations in five countries, and we have 11,500+ employees. Over the past 10 years, Post has made 22+ acquisitions and reached $7 billion in net sales in fiscal 2023. During turbulent times of market uncertainty, the food industry has provided a level of stability unlike other industries.

Post Holdings, Inc. is headquartered in Brentwood, a suburb of St. Louis, Missouri. Our casual professional atmosphere encourages team members to collaborate, innovate and support our operating companies. Our passion and drive advance the reputation of our operating companies and brands-together, we make a difference.

Responsibilities

The Payroll Specialist team is responsible for end-to-end payroll processing for approximately 12,000+ employees in the US and Canada. This position requires strong payroll and payroll tax knowledge, attention to detail, organizational and collaboration skills. This position will be based in the corporate headquarters located in St. Louis, MO and will report to the Payroll Supervisor.

KEY RESPONSIBLITIES

• Responsible for the Gross to Net payroll processing for multiple states within the US and Canada with different payroll frequencies (weekly, bi-weekly and semi-monthly)

• Ensure the collection of hours from the Kronos Time and Attendance system with the plant locations

• Gather information for related internal and external audits as required

• Coordinate closely with Payroll Accounting teams to ensure GL information is accurate

• Maintain accurate records and comply with the Company's Record Retention policy

• Assist with data entry/acceptance of payroll transactions (timesheets, status changes, new hires, terminations, promotions, transfers, adjustments, manual checks, etc.)

• Assist with processing approved incentive, relocation and bonus payments

• Calculate and process garnishments

• Work with Treasury and Accounting on Escheatment of outstanding checks

• Assist with creating documentation for Disaster Recovery manual

• Backup for registering and funding paycards

• Create various standard and ad hoc reports as needed

• Create GL file and send to Finance

• Performs actions necessary to determine pay and deductions, including Federal and State taxes, insurance, 401k and other deductions

• Resolve payroll discrepancies/balance payrolls as required

• Additional projects as required

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• High School diploma or General Equivalency Degree

• CPP preferred

• 4+ years of Payroll gross to net experience preferred

• Experience with Kronos or UltiPro nice to have

• Must be detailed oriented and able to analyze data

• Must have excellent interpersonal skills, written communication, and customer service skills

• Excellent organizational skills and multi-task oriented

• Microsoft experience (Excel & Word)

• Knowledge of FLSA, payroll laws and regulations required

• Ability to analyze payroll issues and have a quick resolution