Payroll Specialist I

Leonardo DRS is a prime contractor, leading technology innovator and supplier of integrated products, services and support to military forces, intelligence agencies and defense contractors worldwide. The company specializes in naval and maritime systems, ground combat mission command and network computing, global satellite communications and network infrastructure, avionics systems, and intelligence and security solutions. Additionally, the company builds power systems and electro-optical/infrared systems for a wide range of commercial customers. Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, Leonardo DRS is a wholly owned subsidiary of Leonardo S.p.A. For additional information on DRS, please visit our website at ID: 111108The Leonardo DRS Land Systems business is a recognized leader in the design and integration of complex technologies into new and legacy systems and platforms for global military and commercial customers. We are a 4 year running Top Workplace in the Greater St. Louis area.Job SummaryLeonardo DRS Land Systems is seeking a full time Payroll Specialist I for our Bridgeton, MO facility. This position will be responsible for processing Union payroll including entering new hires and employee maintenance as required. The selected candidate should have intermediate experience Excel and a high level of integrity. This position is part of a supportive and integral team that works together to ensure payroll is processed timely and efficiently.Job ResponsibilitiesUnder direction process timely weekly payroll for union employees through multiple systems, reviewing employee hours for discrepanciesProcess New Hires, Intercompany transfers, and TerminationsProcess employee payroll corrections as neededVerify payroll and leave balance throughout the payroll process to ensure all systems balanceEscalate one off issues to the payroll team/manager for review and resolution as neededVerify Awards and bonus' through the payroll systemDownload reports and distribute per requirementsBalance insurance premiums, 401K, and payroll totals to the control worksheetPrepare Accounts Payable payment requests for weekly payroll deductionsRespond to garnishment data requests from courts, ensure documents are sent to the correct parties involvedPrepare monthly Union dues reports and send to appropriate partiesEnter 3rd party sick adjustments quarterly as neededMay assist in balancing year end W-2 data, including gross wages, and taxesAnswer payroll inquiries from Union HR and managementJob Responsibilities Part IIPrepare weekly journal entriesBalance tax workbooks weeklyWork with team on other duties as needed to ensure all payroll/finance projects/upgrades are completed timelyMaintain discretion at all times due to sensitive and confidential informationSupport, communicate, reinforce, and defend the mission, values, and culture of the organizationQualificationsHigh school diploma or GED2+ years of experience in payrollKnowledge of payroll business procedures and principlesWorking knowledge of computerized payroll systemsWorking knowledge of Microsoft Office suiteKnowledge of local, state and federal laws that pertain to the payment of wagesExperience with Costpoint, Shop Floor Time, and/or ADP a plusTaking care of our people is a top priority at Leonardo DRS. We are proud to offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a company contribution to a health savings account, telemedicine, life and disability insurance, legal insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan. We champion wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being. We develop our talent by offering programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement. And we understand there is more to life than work, and the importance of offering flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program, competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours.*Some employees are eligible for limited benefits onlyLeonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates are equal opportunity employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. #LSY #INDLSYSLeonardo DRS Land Systems division is a recognized world leader in the integration of complex technologies into legacy systems and platforms for military and commercial customers globally. DRS Land Systems offers a diverse portfolio of military products and technologies focused on battlefield reconnaissance and surveillance, survivability, lethality, heavy transport mobility, fuel and water distribution, radar and electronic systems testing. Headquartered in Bridgeton, MO with a 100- acre heavy equipment manufacturing facility in West Plains, MO, and a site in Goleta, GA.DRS Land Systems offers a comprehensive benefits plan designed to meet the needs of all our employees:· Medical/dental/vision insurance· 401K retirement plan· Short-term and long-term disability coverage· Life insurance· Vacation & Health & Emergency leave· Paid holidays· Paid parental leave· Student loan repayment· Tuition reimbursement· Flexible work schedule

Created: 2025-01-27