TES Payroll Assistant

Auburn University • Auburn, AL

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About The Position

This position will support the Payroll team by performing payroll-related data entry, records management, and administrative functions. This position plays an important role in ensuring employee payroll information is processed accurately and timely while maintaining the confidentiality of sensitive employee data. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable working with data in a fast-paced environment with recurring deadlines.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet recurring deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel.
• Strong organizational, data entry, and recordkeeping skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Effective communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Professionalism, discretion, and commitment to confidentiality.
• Ability to quickly learn new systems and processes.

Responsibilities

• Enter employee payroll transactions, including tax withholding updates and voluntary retirement deductions, into payroll systems.
• Review payroll forms and supporting documentation for completeness and accuracy.
• Maintain payroll records and documentation in accordance with established procedures and confidentiality requirements.
• Assist with routine payroll processing and administrative support activities.
• Monitor assigned workflows and ensure transactions are completed within established deadlines.
• Communicate with Payroll staff regarding missing information, discrepancies, or documentation needs.
• Perform data entry, reporting, and other administrative tasks as assigned.
• Participate in training to learn payroll procedures, systems, and compliance requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED