PG Group
Position Overview:
The Payroll Assistant will play a crucial role in supporting the payroll function by assisting with various payroll processes and ensuring accurate and timely payment to employees. The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for detail, strong numerical skills, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities:
- Payroll Processing:
- Assist in processing payroll for employees, including data entry, calculating wages, and verifying timesheets.
- Ensure accuracy and compliance with payroll policies and regulations.
- Benefits Administration:
- Assist in administering employee benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and other benefits programs.
- Respond to employee inquiries regarding benefits and payroll matters.
- Timekeeping:
- Review and reconcile employee timecards or timesheets.
- Address discrepancies and resolve issues related to timekeeping records.
- Payroll Deductions and Taxes:
- Calculate and deduct appropriate payroll taxes, benefits, and other deductions.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations.
- Reporting:
- Prepare and distribute payroll reports as needed, including payroll summaries, tax reports, and other payroll-related documents.
- Assist in generating ad-hoc reports for management as requested.
- Recordkeeping:
- Maintain accurate payroll records, including employee information, tax withholding forms, and payroll transactions.
- Ensure confidentiality and security of payroll data.
- Compliance:
- Stay updated on changes in payroll laws and regulations.
- Ensure compliance with payroll-related laws and regulations, including wage and hour laws.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Proven experience in payroll administration or a related field.
- Proficiency in payroll software and MS Office applications, especially Excel.
- Strong numerical and analytical skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.