Payroll Assistant Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of payroll processing experience, preferably in an organization with 200+ employees
• Experience with payroll systems required
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (e.g., XLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, data analysis)
• Demonstrated ability to manage high-volume data with strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Proven ability to meet strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong collaboration skills with the ability to partner effectively with HR and Finance teams
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
• Must be able to pass Federal and State Exclusions Screening

Nice To Haves

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, HR, or related field preferred
• Paylocity strongly preferred
• Fundamental Payroll Certification preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

• Support bi-weekly payroll processing for approximately 1,000 employees, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Review and validate employee timekeeping data, pay changes, and payroll inputs
• Maintain accurate digital and physical payroll records, including Personnel Action Forms (PAFs), ensuring compliance with applicable labor laws
• Serve as the primary point of contact for payroll-related inquiries, providing timely and professional support to employees
• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies with a strong attention to detail and a service-oriented approach
• Partner with HR to manage the full employee payroll lifecycle, including new hire setup, status changes, and final pay calculations for terminations
• Ensure all payroll activities are completed in compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• 401(k)
• PTO
• wellness incentives