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Columbia, Missouri · USA job

Payroll Specialist

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.

Columbia, Missouri

Job description

Overview

As a Payroll Specialist in Gallagher's HR & OE practice, you will manage end-to-end payroll processes for clients, identify opportunities to improve payroll workflows, and ensure compliant, accurate payroll operations. You will build and maintain client relationships in a service-focused environment and manage multiple projects concurrently. You'll document standard payroll procedures, support payroll tax matters, and share best practices with clients. This role offers a chance to contribute to a global firm with local impact, in a collaborative, values-driven culture.

Compensation / Benefits
  • competitive compensation
  • comprehensive benefits
  • career development opportunities
  • collaborative, people-first culture
  • global reach with local impact
Responsibilities
  • Identify and recommend process improvements for payroll/HRIS to boost value and efficiency
  • Build and maintain client relationships in a customer-centric environment
  • Manage multiple projects/clients simultaneously with strong organization
  • Create and document standard payroll processing procedures
  • Work in a virtual team or autonomously to complete tasks accurately and efficiently
  • Provide payroll compliance guidance and communicate best practices
  • Prioritize meeting client deliverables and deadlines
Key requirements
  • Minimum of 5 years' experience in a payroll specialist or payroll administrator role
  • Proficiency in Excel (formulas, Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP)
  • Attention to detail and comfort with numbers
  • Ability to operate in a highly confidential setting
  • Experience with payroll taxes and quarterly/annual reconciliations; troubleshoot issues to root cause
  • client-centric mindset
  • strong problem-solving ability
  • highly organized
  • effective communication
  • Excel (formulas, Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP)
  • payroll taxes and reconciliations

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