HR/Payroll Assistant

Brief Description The Payroll Assistant will be assisting the PayrollManager ensuring the swift and accurate completion of all employee pay. Will bein charge of organizing and verify any updates, changes, or onboarding needs of the company payroll system. Also, will compile payroll information by managing payroll preparation; completing reports; maintaining records as needed. Responsibilities Maintain payroll information by designing systems; directing the collection, calculation, and entering of data. Updates payroll records by reviewing and approving changes in exemptions, insurance coverage, savings deductions, and job titles, and department/division transfers. Pay employees by directing the production and issuance of paychecks or electronic transfers to bank accounts. Prepares reports by compiling summaries of earnings, taxes, deductions, leave, disability, and nontaxable wages. Determines payroll liabilities by approving the calculation of employee federal and state income and social security taxes, and employer's social security, unemployment, and workers compensation payments. Process Weekly employee payroll payments on time and submit for approval before payroll is to be processed. Calculate and deduct appropriate amounts from payroll checks, including tax withholdings, uniforms and other garnishments. Verify all overtime hours with the appropriate management personnel. Oversee internal payroll and accounting audits on a semi-annual basis. Maintain general ledger with regard to payroll transactions working alongside accounting department. Balances the payroll accounts by resolving payroll discrepancies. Provide payroll information by answering questions and requests. Maintain payroll guidelines by writing and updating policies and procedures. Complies with federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions. Maintain employee confidence and protects payroll operations by keeping information confidential. Completes operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees; following up on work results. Maintain payroll staff job results by counseling and disciplining employees; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results. Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. Payroll Assistant Top Skills & Proficiencies Mathematical and analytical skills Attention to detail Verbal & Written skills Multi-task & Time management Skills Leadership & Team Player Oriented #J-18808-Ljbffr HAMDALLAH LLC