Payroll Administrative Assistant - Baton Rouge, LA

DSLD•Baton Rouge, LA

About The Position

DSLD Homes is seeking a detail-oriented and organized Payroll Administrative Assistant to support day-to-day payroll administration, data entry, benefit administration, record maintenance, and employee support. The role helps maintain accurate employee payroll and benefit information, prepare and organize payroll-related data, and communicate with benefit carriers and vendors. The position works closely with the Payroll Administrator and HR team to keep employee information, payroll deductions, and benefit records accurate and up to date. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Salary is based on experience. DSLD Homes offers full-time employees a benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) with employer match, long-term disability, life insurance, paid vacation, and holidays.

Requirements

1–2 years of payroll, HR, benefits, or accounting experience required.
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
Strong data-entry and organizational skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
Ability to work with spreadsheets and large amounts of data.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with employees, managers, benefit carriers, and vendors.
Ability to maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive employee information.
Strong follow-up and problem-solving skills.
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet established deadlines.
Ability to work independently and function effectively as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

Experience with an HRIS or payroll system preferred; Dayforce experience is a plus.
Associate degree in business, accounting, human resources, or a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist with payroll data entry and maintenance in the HCM system and internal payroll files.
Collect, compile, verify, and enter payroll-related information accurately and on time.
Maintain employee payroll records, including new hires, terminations, compensation changes, deductions, direct deposits, and other employee status changes.
Review payroll-related information for accuracy and identify discrepancies or missing information for follow-up.
Communicate regularly with benefit providers about employee benefit information, coverage changes, billing discrepancies, and other benefit matters.
Assist with reviewing and reconciling benefit invoices and payroll deduction records to ensure employee deductions and company-paid premiums are accurate.
Research and help resolve discrepancies between payroll records, benefit elections, carrier invoices, and vendor reports.
Assist with preparing reports and spreadsheets for payroll, benefits, HR, accounting, and management.
Monitor payroll and benefits email correspondence and help respond to routine employee questions about payroll deductions, benefits, and related matters.
Assist with payroll audits and quality-control reviews to ensure information is accurate and complete.
Maintain confidentiality of employee payroll, benefits, and personal information.