Payroll Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Overview:

The Payroll Assistant assists in processing payroll and maintaining accurate employee data records.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

· Processes new hire paperwork and employee data changes in the payroll system. · Process time, production, and payroll data from time sheets and other records. · Entering start and end times onto the payroll software. · Managing electronic timekeeping systems or manually collecting and reviewing timesheets. · Maintains accurate and up-to-date data on new hires, terminations, leaves of absence, and other employee information. · Assists Payroll Administrator in auditing employees and payroll data to ensure accurate transactions. · Escalates complex payroll questions or concerns to Payroll Administrator or management. · Maintains confidentiality of payroll and employee records. · Providing information and answering employee questions about payroll-related matters · Capturing approved annual and sick leave. · Preparing and distributing hard copy or electronic paychecks. · Maintaining all payroll operations according to company policies and procedures · Processing and issuing W-2 forms to employees · Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

· High School diploma or equivalent. · Prior data/records management experience · High degree of accuracy, confidentiality and attention to detail · Team oriented. · Microsoft Office (Word/Excel/Outlook) familiarity. · Ability to complete data entry at moderate speed