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The Dover Companies About The Dover Companies
: The Dover Companies—comprising Cedarhurst Senior Living, Medicine Express Long-Term Care Pharmacy, Dover Development, Dover Capital, Dover Health, and Brahms Construction—specialize in the development, construction, and management of senior living communities throughout the Midwest. Position Summary:
The Payroll Specialist, reporting directly to the Payroll Manager, is tasked with overseeing employee compensation records, verifying the accuracy of timesheets, and ensuring timely payment processing for diverse job classifications across various states. This role also serves as a primary point of contact for employee inquiries related to payroll, delivering high-quality service and communication. This position requires meticulous attention to detail, strong knowledge of payroll laws, and the ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality while adhering to local, state and federal regulations. The following duties are normal for this position. Other duties may be required and assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Handle bi-weekly payrolls for exempt and non-exempt staff Ensure accurate timesheets and apply needed adjustments following company protocol Verify worked hours, PTO, and overtime Support HR by gathering and coding time records Analyze and resolve discrepancies Be the first point of contact for employee payroll questions Collaborate to improve processes and workflows Process wage attachments (child support, garnishments, etc.) Liaise between employees, supervisors, and teams, providing clear communication and strong customer service Provide backup for payroll colleagues Maintain deduction records and reconcile payables Assist with payroll-related general ledger reconciliations Prepare necessary reports Manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines with strong organization Partner with the other HR teams, accounting teams to improve workflows, and resolve discrepancies Use discretion and maintain confidentiality Other duties as assigned Qualifications, Education and/or Experience:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Associate's degree with minimum of two (2) years of payroll experience is required Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with the utmost professionalism Proficiency in HR software is required. Experience with Paylocity is a plus. Proficiency in Microsoft Suite is required. Experience in senior living, construction, home health, hospice, and/or pharmacy is a plus. Knowledge of multi-state pay, Missouri required. Working Conditions:
As part of The Dover Company’s commitment to providing outstanding care and support, the company ensures that staff work under conditions that prioritize safety, collaboration, and professional growth. This position may involve a range of physical activities, including those outlined in the Essential Duties, but is not limited to them. This position may need to lift up to fifteen (15) pounds. This position may need to move through areas of the corporate office or other worksites of the organization. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build relationships at all levels of the organization is required of this role. The individual in this position is responsible for maintaining a safe work environment by actively preventing accidents, preserving equipment, and promoting safe working practices. This role involves actively participating in all staff activities aimed at fostering teamwork, unity, and morale. Individuals in this position are required to stay current on all training and ongoing education initiatives. This position is required to work onsite at the St. Louis Dover Companies headquarters. This role is not anticipated to travel. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, we will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employee.
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Payroll Specialist
role at
The Dover Companies About The Dover Companies
: The Dover Companies—comprising Cedarhurst Senior Living, Medicine Express Long-Term Care Pharmacy, Dover Development, Dover Capital, Dover Health, and Brahms Construction—specialize in the development, construction, and management of senior living communities throughout the Midwest. Position Summary:
The Payroll Specialist, reporting directly to the Payroll Manager, is tasked with overseeing employee compensation records, verifying the accuracy of timesheets, and ensuring timely payment processing for diverse job classifications across various states. This role also serves as a primary point of contact for employee inquiries related to payroll, delivering high-quality service and communication. This position requires meticulous attention to detail, strong knowledge of payroll laws, and the ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality while adhering to local, state and federal regulations. The following duties are normal for this position. Other duties may be required and assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Handle bi-weekly payrolls for exempt and non-exempt staff Ensure accurate timesheets and apply needed adjustments following company protocol Verify worked hours, PTO, and overtime Support HR by gathering and coding time records Analyze and resolve discrepancies Be the first point of contact for employee payroll questions Collaborate to improve processes and workflows Process wage attachments (child support, garnishments, etc.) Liaise between employees, supervisors, and teams, providing clear communication and strong customer service Provide backup for payroll colleagues Maintain deduction records and reconcile payables Assist with payroll-related general ledger reconciliations Prepare necessary reports Manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines with strong organization Partner with the other HR teams, accounting teams to improve workflows, and resolve discrepancies Use discretion and maintain confidentiality Other duties as assigned Qualifications, Education and/or Experience:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Associate's degree with minimum of two (2) years of payroll experience is required Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with the utmost professionalism Proficiency in HR software is required. Experience with Paylocity is a plus. Proficiency in Microsoft Suite is required. Experience in senior living, construction, home health, hospice, and/or pharmacy is a plus. Knowledge of multi-state pay, Missouri required. Working Conditions:
As part of The Dover Company’s commitment to providing outstanding care and support, the company ensures that staff work under conditions that prioritize safety, collaboration, and professional growth. This position may involve a range of physical activities, including those outlined in the Essential Duties, but is not limited to them. This position may need to lift up to fifteen (15) pounds. This position may need to move through areas of the corporate office or other worksites of the organization. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build relationships at all levels of the organization is required of this role. The individual in this position is responsible for maintaining a safe work environment by actively preventing accidents, preserving equipment, and promoting safe working practices. This role involves actively participating in all staff activities aimed at fostering teamwork, unity, and morale. Individuals in this position are required to stay current on all training and ongoing education initiatives. This position is required to work onsite at the St. Louis Dover Companies headquarters. This role is not anticipated to travel. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, we will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employee.
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