Payroll Clerk

San Luis Regional Detention & Support Center•San Luis, AZ

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Payroll Clerk is responsible for compiling employee time, production, and payroll data, computing wages and deductions, and entering data into the payroll system. This role involves managing payroll records, processing paychecks, and ensuring accuracy in all payroll-related tasks. The position requires excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and a strong understanding of payroll principles.

Requirements

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Working understanding of payroll principles, practices and procedures.
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Responsibilities

Compile employee time, production, and payroll data from time sheets and other records.
Compute wages and deductions, and enter data into computers.
Distribute and collect timecards each pay period.
Issue and record adjustments to pay related to previous errors or retroactive increases.
Keep track of leave time, such as vacation, personal, and sick leave for employees.
Process and issue employee paychecks and statements of earnings and deductions.
Process paperwork for new employees and enter employee information into the payroll system.
Record employee information, such as exemptions, transfers, and resignations, to maintain and update payroll records.
Review time sheets, work charts, wage computation, and other information to detect and reconcile payroll discrepancies.
Verify attendance, hours worked, and pay adjustments, and post information onto designated records.