Description We are looking for a detail-oriented Timekeeping Specialist to support payroll operations for a high-volume workforce in Missouri. This contract position with potential for a permanent role focuses on ensuring accurate time records, coordinating payroll inputs, and helping maintain timely processing across multi-state employee populations. The ideal candidate brings strong experience with payroll and timekeeping systems, a careful approach to approvals and audits, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: u2022 Review, validate, and maintain employee time records to ensure hours worked, leave usage, and pay-related entries are complete and accurate before payroll deadlines. u2022 Support full-cycle payroll activities for a large employee population, helping prepare data for bi-monthly processing across multiple states. u2022 Monitor approved timesheets and follow up with managers or employees to resolve missing entries, discrepancies, and approval delays. u2022 Use timekeeping and payroll platforms to enter, update, and verify workforce data tied to payroll processing. u2022 Investigate payroll-related variances and reconcile timekeeping information to reduce errors and improve processing accuracy. u2022 Collaborate with payroll, HR, and departmental teams to address questions related to hours, earnings, and time approval status. u2022 Assist with payroll reporting, record maintenance, and audit support to ensure compliance with internal standards and applicable payroll requirements. u2022 Contribute to process updates and system-related payroll tasks as needed, including work connected to operational changes in timekeeping or payroll workflows. Requirements u2022 Demonstrated experience supporting payroll operations, including full-cycle payroll processing responsibilities. u2022 Background handling payroll for large workforces of more than 500 employees. u2022 Knowledge of multi-state payroll practices and the impact of timekeeping accuracy on payroll results. u2022 Hands-on experience with timekeeping software and payroll systems, including UKG Ready, Banner, or ADP Workforce Now. u2022 Familiarity with bi-monthly payroll schedules and the coordination required to meet processing timelines. u2022 Ability to review and confirm approved timesheets with strong attention to detail and accuracy. u2022 Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills for managing questions, corrections, and deadlines. Robert Half is the worldu2019s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app ( and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. u00a9 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking u201cApply Now,u201d youu2019re agreeing to Robert Halfu2019s Terms of Use ( and Privacy Notice (.
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Timekeeping Specialist