Payroll Assistant

Payroll Assistant
Schedule: 35 hours/week, 1-hour lunch, flexible schedule required every other Friday (6:00 AM – 2:00 PM or 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM)

Overview

Seeking candidates with at least 2 years of payroll processing experience, including garnishments, taxes, and year-end payroll activities. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills related to retroactive pay and time calculations and the ability to work across multiple systems simultaneously.

Certification Preferred: FPC or CPP
Education:

• High School Diploma required
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Process payroll accurately, including wages, overtime, bonuses, deductions, tax withholdings, garnishments, and benefits (401k)
• Maintain employee records and input data into HRIS/payroll systems
• Manage time and attendance records
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations and tax laws
• Prepare and support payroll reporting requirements, including W-2s
• Perform payroll reconciliations, review tax filings, and assist with audits
• Resolve payroll discrepancies and respond to employee payroll inquiries

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Strong technical proficiency with payroll systems and Microsoft Excel
• Experience with:
  • Oracle Cloud
  • PeopleSoft
  • ADP
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to handle confidential employee information
• Knowledge of payroll compliance, labor laws, and tax regulations
• Effective communication skills with HR, Finance, and employees

Preferred Experience

• Prior experience in payroll, accounting, or human resources
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, or related field
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation is a plus