Job Information
Woodard Cleaning and Restoration Payroll & Benefits Specialist in St. Louis,
9490 Watson Rd, St. Louis, MO 63126, USA | SUPP People Operations | Salary | 75,000-90,000 per year | Full Time
Woodard delivers Legendary Service - helping people get back to their lives - while working in an environment built on safety, care, high expectations, and top-notch performance. If you're a payroll and benefits professional who thrives on making a real impact behind the scenes, this role is designed for you. We expect to fill this role in late May or early June.
The Opportunity
The Payroll & Benefits Specialist plays a critical role in ensuring our people are paid accurately, fairly, and on time-while overseeing the financial integrity of payroll, compensation, incentives, and benefits. This role blends deep technical expertise with collaboration, analytics, and continuous improvement.
You'll be trusted with sensitive data, complex regulations, and high-visibility processes. And you'll be empowered to improve how we serve our employees every day.
Who You Are
You're known for being:
Principled, precise, and trustworthy
A problem-solver who loves clean data and reconciled accounts
Tech-savvy and curious about better systems and processes
Comfortable explaining complex payroll and benefits topics clearly
Organized, adaptable, and able to juggle multiple deadlines-with a sense of humor
What You'll Do
Payroll & Compliance
Process end-to-end biweekly payroll with accuracy and timeliness
Ensure compliance with FLSA, ACA, ERISA, HIPAA, COBRA, and 401(k) regulations
Reconcile payroll accounts, taxes, and year-end reporting
Serve as the primary liaison with payroll vendors and Accounting
Compensation & Incentives
Maintain pay data, job classifications, and compensation records
Conduct pay benchmarking and compensation analysis
Calculate and audit incentive and commission payouts
Support annual compensation planning and reporting
401(k) & Benefits Financial Administration
Manage 401(k) enrollments, deductions, matches, and audits
Reconcile self-funded health plan expenses and TPA invoices
Prepare financial and compliance reports for leadership
Reporting & Continuous Improvement
Deliver accurate payroll, compensation, and benefits reporting
Identify opportunities to automate and streamline processes
Support audits and People Operations initiatives that improve employee experience
What You Bring
5+ years of experience in payroll, compensation, or benefits administration
Certified Payroll Specialist (desired)
Strong working knowledge of payroll systems and HRIS platforms (UKG or similar)
Advanced Excel and reporting skills
Absolute discretion and sound professional judgment
Why Woodard
Purpose-driven work that directly supports our employees
A People Operations team that values accuracy, collaboration, and growth
A culture built on doing what's right, serving others, and learning every day
Because of the nature of our work and the clients we serve, Woodard conducts background checks on candidates being considered for employment. This may include verification of employment history, education, criminal background, and other job-related information. Any such screening will be conducted in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) and applicable state and local laws. Candidates will be notified and asked to provide written authorization prior to any background check being conducted.