Payroll Specialist (UKG Ready Payroll Platform)

St Louis, MO

Payroll Specialist

Tony LaMartina Plumbing CompanySchedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:00 PMPosition Type: Part-Time / Fractional – Flexible based on experience and availability

Position Summary

Tony LaMartina Plumbing Company is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to support our payroll and accounting functions.

This role is ideal for someone who takes pride in accuracy, follows through on commitments, enjoys being part of a team, and is always looking for ways to learn and improve.

The position may be structured as part-time or fractional, depending on the experience and availability of the right candidate.

What You'll Do

  • Process payroll accurately and on schedule

  • Review employee hours, pay rates, deductions, reimbursements, and other payroll information

  • Maintain accurate and confidential employee payroll records

  • Process new hires, terminations, wage changes, deductions, and other payroll changes

  • Assist with payroll tax reporting and compliance

  • Reconcile payroll reports and proactively identify and resolve discrepancies

  • Maintain PTO, sick time, and other payroll-related records

  • Assist with year-end payroll processes, including W-2 preparation and reconciliation

  • Support general accounting and bookkeeping functions as needed

  • Respond to employee and management payroll questions professionally and promptly

  • Continually look for opportunities to improve payroll processes, accuracy, and efficiency

What We're Looking For

  • Previous payroll processing experience

  • Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy

  • Excellent organizational and time-management skills

  • Ability to handle confidential information with discretion

  • Strong reconciliation and problem-solving skills

  • Ability to work independently while also being a collaborative member of the team

  • Dependability and a strong commitment to meeting deadlines

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and general accounting software

Preferred Experience

  • UKG Ready experience preferred

  • QuickBooks Desktop experience preferred

  • Experience with payroll reporting, payroll taxes, and reconciliations

  • Bookkeeping or general accounting experience is a plus

Our Mission

Caring for generations, so you can enjoy life's more meaningful moments.

Our Vision

To strengthen our community by creating meaningful careers for over 100 dedicated team members by the year 2031 — building a legacy of service, craftsmanship, and opportunity.

Our Values

Our values aren't just words on the wall. They guide how we work with our customers and with each other every day.

OPTIMISMRemaining positive, even when it's not easy.

COMMUNITYWe are all in this together.

GROWTHAdapt, learn, and thrive; every step counts.

ACCOUNTABILITYOwn work with pride; details make the difference.

DEPENDABILITYCounted on to show up; trusted to follow through.

What Success Looks Like in This Role

A successful Payroll Specialist lives our values in their everyday work. They understand that the details matter because payroll directly affects our team members and their families. They own their work with pride, can be counted on to follow through, approach challenges with optimism, continue to learn and grow, and recognize that we're all in this together.

If you're an experienced payroll professional who values accuracy, accountability, and being part of a team that cares about its people and community, we'd like to hear from you.