Payroll Clerk prepares and processes payroll and associated information. Collates and verifies data and inputs into the payroll system. Being a Payroll Clerk updates payroll records and processes routine changes to employee records. Performs basic reconciliation and auditing processes during each pay cycle. Additionally, Payroll Clerk responds to pay-related inquiries from staff. Researches and resolves errors or omissions. May prepare and submit reports and forms required by IRS or other regulatory bodies. Follows all processing procedures, adheres to policies, and maintains confidentiality. Typically requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Typically reports to a supervisor. The Payroll Clerk works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. To be a Payroll Clerk typically requires 1-3 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Minimum Qualifications
· Bachelor’s Degree or work experience equivalency
· Experience in payroll, human resources or other financial related areas
· Leadership experience
Skill Requirements
· Ability to maintain confidentiality
· Ability to organize and prioritize own and team tasks
· Flexibility to meet demands in a fluid and changing environment
· Ability to handle significant daily stress
· Ability to work independently
· Ability to lead a team to meet deadlines
· Customer service oriented; ability to develop and maintain cooperative working relationship within the office and with our clients
· Strong computer skills; more specifically Microsoft Excel knowledge
· Focused attention to detail and accuracy
· Demonstrated analytical skills and problem solving skills
Responsibilities
· Leading the payroll team in ensuring that payroll is accurately and timely completed
· Assist with setting up new clients, training new clients and users and developing a process flow to fulfill their payroll needs
· Overseeing the setup and maintenance of accruals, 401k and any other need of the client
· Maintain confidentiality and security for all Payroll Professional data; which includes and is not limited to their client’s data.
· Tending to our customers’ needs by answering phone calls, emails and facsimiles for any human resource and payroll related questions; all within a timely manner
· Ensuring that payroll is processed based on the client’s preference either by completing that payroll or delegating payrolls amongst the team to be completed.
· Database maintenance of employee information, benefit deductions, garnishments and any other human resource or payroll related information
· Ensuring that daily mail and packages are outbound in a timely manner
· Tear down client payroll based on specific packout instructions
· Monitoring and responding to the Help email
· Assist fellow team members in the processing and issuing of W-2 forms on behalf of our clients