Payroll Assistant /Payroll Processor
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Job Description
Shift: 8:00 AM-4:00 PM Pay Range: $30-$33/hr. Required Skills & Experience Minimum 2+ years of experience in payroll processing (including garnishments, taxes, and year-end activities) Experience processing payroll for hourly and salaried employees Experience calculating wages, overtime, bonuses, and payroll deductions including tax withholdings, garnishments, and benefits (401k) Experience maintaining employee payroll records and managing time and attendance records Experience reconciling payroll records and assisting with payroll audits Ability to investigate and resolve employee payroll discrepancies and inquiries Analytical skills related to retro calculations of pay and time Ability to work with multiple systems simultaneously Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) Strong attention to detail and accuracy in payroll calculations and data entry Ability to maintain strict confidentiality when handling employee payroll data Knowledge of payroll compliance including federal, state, and local payroll regulations Strong communication skills to work with HR, finance, and employees Preferred Skills & Experience FPC or CPP certification preferred Experience using payroll and HR systems such as Oracle Cloud, PeopleSoft, or ADP Associate or Bachelors degree in Accounting, Business, or related field Prior experience in payroll, accounting, or human resources environments Education Required Education: High School Diploma or GED Preferred Education: Associate or Bachelors degree in Accounting, Business, or related field Job Summary The Payroll Assistant supports payroll operations by processing payroll transactions, maintaining payroll records, and ensuring compliance with payroll regulations and organizational policies. This role assists with payroll calculations, payroll record management, reconciliation, and employee payroll inquiries while ensuring accurate payroll processing and data integrity. Schedule Start Date: 05/04/2026 Schedule Start Date: 05/04/2026 Schedule Hours Per Week: 35.00 Schedule Hours Per Day: 7.00 Schedule Days Per Week: 5.00
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