Payroll Assistant

Payroll Assistant

Surestaff is immediately hiring a Payroll Assistant for a company in Pleasant Prairie, WI. As an Payroll Assistant, you'll be supporting Human Resources and Payroll functions by performing a wide variety of clerical and administrative duties; with focus in areas of recruiting, new hire orientation, special events and maintain timekeeping accuracy through payroll system. Surestaff is invested in their team members! All temp-to-hire employees are offered competitive compensation ($22/HR), as well as a benefits package including health insurance (medical, dental, and vision). Available shifts: 8:30am - 5:00pm Monday-Friday

Payroll Assistant Duties and Responsibilities:

• Utilizing payroll software, oversee facility employee timesheets to comply with Company policies and procedures to ensure accurate and thorough reporting of time worked, approved leaves of absences, and applicable approved pays
• Coordinate with temporary agencies for updates to temporary employees profiles such as reporting supervisor, ID badge for access to facility and rehire status
• Update Employee personal information such as address, phone number, Account Contacts
• Support supervisors in managing employee performance
• Administer the Time/Attendance program ensuring accurate records of employee hours, schedules, departments, and attendance
• Scans, maintains accurate and timely employee files in human resources system
• Monitor leave requests and workflow in UKG/HRIS system
• Upload benefit deductions following benefit elections
• Assist employees with UKG/HRIS in all areas of use including workflows in payroll, employee leaves, and benefits
• Assist with reconciliation of benefits deductions to vendor billing
• Ensure company policies, procedures, and workflows in HRIS are followed to guidelines and best practices
• Effectively communicates with a variety of internal and external stakeholders using multiple tools to ensure effective and verbal visual communication
• Perform similar level or nature of duties as assigned
• Assist with data entry on special projects related to payroll system

Requirements and Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. and one year experience in a similar position
• Federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations surrounding payroll
• Using computer hardware, including keyboard, mouse, monitor, and related hardware
• Microsoft Access, Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook
• Must have high-level organizational skills, be multi-tasking and detail oriented
• Must have the ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily as well as be able to work under pressure. Work well with others as well as independently
• Apply confidentiality and sensitivity to various employment matters
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with various levels of employees
• Act with professionalism at all times
• Act as an example to others in compliance with policy and procedures
• Review data and ensure accuracy and timeliness and relevancy

About Surestaff At Surestaff, we are dedicated to helping individuals unlock their career potential through meaningful job opportunities. As a leading staffing agency in the light industrial and manufacturing space, we pride ourselves on connecting talent with top employers across the Midwest and Southeast. With an estimated yearly revenue of $295 million, Surestaff was recently named one of the largest staffing firms in the U.S. by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA). We understand that finding the right job is about more than just a paycheck it's about finding the opportunity that fits your skills, goals, and lifestyle. Here are the benefits youll enjoy when you partner with us: Access to a wide range of job opportunities Competitive pay Health and Wellness Programs (including EAP) Medical benefits including medical, vision, dental, and prescriptions Electronic weekly pay Employee Advocacy & Personalized Job Support Surestaff also follows all applicable state and local laws regarding sick time, paid time off, and retirement savings programs. Surestaff is an equal opportunity employer.