Payroll Assistant
Job Summary:
The Payroll Assistant will perform administrative tasks and services to support effective and efficient operations of the organization’s payroll/human resource department.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Maintains accurate and up-to-date payroll and human resource files, records, and documentation.
• Train in payroll functions including processing, answering employee questions, fixing processing errors, and distributing checks.
• Runs payroll time sheet/attendance reports.
• Prepares and submits semi-monthly payroll in a timely and accurate manner.
• Answers frequently asked questions from employees relative to standard policies, benefits, payroll; refers more complex questions to appropriate senior-level HR management.
• Maintains the integrity and confidentiality of payroll/human resource files and records.
• Performs periodic audits of Payroll/HR files and records to ensure that all required documents are collected and filed appropriately.
• Provides clerical support to the HR department.
• Welcomes visitors and receives deliveries.
• Assists with new hire orientation as needed
• Assists with planning and execution of special events such as benefits enrollment and organization-wide meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Proficient with or the ability to quickly learn payroll management, human resource information system (HRIS), and similar computer applications.
• Must possess problem solving/troubleshooting skills

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• College hours/ Bachelors preferred
• Payroll and office experience required.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift at least 15 pounds at times.
• Work hours Monday-Friday 7:30 am- 4:00 pm
• May require working remotely at times

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $38,000.00 - $42,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In perso

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Maintains accurate and up-to-date payroll and human resource files, records, and documentation.
• Train in payroll functions including processing, answering employee questions, fixing processing errors, and distributing checks.
• Runs payroll time sheet/attendance reports.
• Prepares and submits semi-monthly payroll in a timely and accurate manner.
• Answers frequently asked questions from employees relative to standard policies, benefits, payroll; refers more complex questions to appropriate senior-level HR management.
• Maintains the integrity and confidentiality of payroll/human resource files and records.
• Performs periodic audits of Payroll/HR files and records to ensure that all required documents are collected and filed appropriately.
• Provides clerical support to the HR department.
• Welcomes visitors and receives deliveries.
• Assists with new hire orientation as needed
• Assists with planning and execution of special events such as benefits enrollment and organization-wide meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned