Payroll Assistant

Job Summary

The Payroll Assistant ensures accurate and timely execution of all payroll updates; assists with bi-weekly payroll processing; processes all employment verifications, garnishment orders, taxes, and additional variable payroll plans; and verifies managers or supervisors complete timecard and Paid Time Off (PTO) requests.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll updates (i.e., new hires, terminations, pay rate and position changes, sick pay, PTO, garnishments, taxes, benefits deductions, etc.)
• Verify managers and supervisors have completed timecard and PTO requests
• Coordinate with other payroll team members to process bi-weekly payroll and additional adjustment payrolls when necessary
• Process all employment verifications, garnishment orders, taxes, and additional variable payroll plans
• Maintain compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) policies by attending all required HSE training sessions, safety meetings, and always utilize proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Perform other duties as assigned

• High School diploma or GED, required
• Accounting, Human Resources, or Payroll experience, preferred
• Previous experience using Payroll or HRIS systems, preferred
• Paycom experience a plus
• Proficient in Spanish, preferred
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, able to interact with personnel at all levels of the organization
• Excellent organization skills with strong attention to detail
• Personable and reliable with a positive attitude
• Works well independently as well as part of a team
• Good time management skills, able to prioritize workload and meet deadlines
• Strong analytical skills and ability to solve problems independently
• Proficient with Microsoft Office 365 applications and able to quickly learn other work related software

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here represent those required for an employee to successfully perform the roles essential functions. Reasonable accommodation may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform their major responsibilities.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, or walk; use hands to manipulate, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop or bend; and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 lbs.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here represent environmental conditions an employee will encounter while performing the roles essential functions. The noise level in some work environments can be moderate and an employee may encounter extreme weather conditions while performing major duties. Reasonable accommodation may be provided for individuals with disabilities to perform their major responsibilities.

Disclaimer

The information provided in this job description indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within the roles classification. This job description is not to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications required of employees assigned to this role.