Payroll Assistant

Are you ready to take your career to the next level in a dynamic and fast-paced environment? PEG Staffing is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Payroll Assistant for our prestigious non-profit client located in St. Louis, Missouri. This is a direct hire opportunity. If you're passionate about ensuring smooth payroll operations, assisting with onboarding, and contributing to the growth and success of an organization, then this role is perfect for you!
What You Will Do:
Payroll:

• Data Management: Carefully maintain non-exempt and exempt staff and student Workday HCM data, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulations.
• Talent Acquisition: Play a key role in recruiting undergraduate and master's student workers, and summer program participants for EECE, ensuring top talent joins our team.
• Time Reporting: Manage timekeeping processes flawlessly, reviewing timesheets and securing approvals.

Human Resources/HCM:

• Onboarding Support: Facilitate seamless onboarding by entering new appointments for various roles and providing essential assistance and training.
• Offer Letter Creation: Take charge of crafting perfect offer letters for postdocs, technicians, visiting scientists, and staff.

• International Support: Act as a vital link for international staff assisting with visa and permanent residency applications, including J-1, E3, H-1B requests.
• Visiting Researcher Coordination: Efficiently process and document visiting researcher appointments.
• Foreign National Assistance: Be the department's expert in foreign national and visa processes, managing all related paperwork and procedures.

 To Be Successful in This Role, You Have:

• 3+ years of experience in payroll
• Previous higher education experience is preferred, providing you with valuable insights into our academic environment.
• Proficiency in a range of software applications, including Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Adobe Acrobat Pro, Adobe Illustrator, and various social media platforms. Workday experience is a plus! 
• Experience with HR/HCM functions, showcasing your understanding of human resources processes.
• Demonstrated excellent customer service skills, ensuring that our stakeholders receive the best support. A collaborative spirit, allowing you to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds, educational levels, and language skills.
• Strong attention to detail with the capacity to multitask, problem-solve, and make thoughtful decisions.

Benefits:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• PTO
• Tuition reimbursement