processing employee salaries, taxes, and benefits, ensuring compliance with labor laws and regulations, maintaining accurate payroll records, and generating reports for management
Key responsibilities include data collection and verification, accurate payroll calculation and disbursement, managing deductions, handling tax filings, and addressing employee payroll-related queries. A strong attention to detail, excellent mathematical and communication skills, and familiarity with payroll and HR software are essential for this role.
Core Responsibilities
Payroll Processing:
Calculate and process accurate payroll, including wages, overtime, bonuses, and deductions, ensuring timely payments to all employees.
Data Management:
Collect, verify, and maintain accurate payroll data from various sources, including attendance, salary changes, and benefits information.
Tax Compliance:
Calculate, deposit, and report payroll-related taxes, ensuring compliance with all federal, state, and local tax laws and regulations.
Benefits Administration:
Account for and manage employee benefits, such as health insurance and retirement plans, ensuring accurate administration and record-keeping.
Record Keeping:
Maintain detailed and accurate records of all payroll transactions, employee earnings, taxes, and deductions for auditing and compliance purposes.
Employee Support:
Serve as the first point of contact for employees, addressing their questions and concerns regarding their salaries, benefits, and tax information.
Key Skills and Qualifications
Attention to Detail & Accuracy: Crucial for managing complex data and ensuring precise calculations.
Mathematical & Analytical Skills: Essential for complex calculations, data analysis, and generating financial reports.
Compliance Knowledge: A strong understanding of labor laws, tax policies, and payroll regulations to ensure legal compliance.
Communication Skills: Ability to effectively communicate with employees and collaborate with HR and finance departments to resolve issues.