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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Assistant to join our HR team. The Payroll Assistant will be responsible for assisting in all activities regarding the management of employee compensation in the company. You will undertake a variety of tasks such as entering payroll information, calculating wages and making payments. An excellent payroll assistant has great understanding of the concept of confidentiality. You will be experienced in entering data with attention to detail and will have good maths skills to make the necessary calculations. The ideal candidate will be a thorough professional with good communication abilities. The goal is to carry out all payroll procedures with speed and accuracy.
Responsibilities
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- Collect and verify timekeeping information for all employees
- Calculate pay according to hours worked incorporating leaves and overtime
- Calculate bonuses and commissions when appropriate
- Manage and calculate taxes and deductions
- Issue statements of earnings and deductions
- Reconcile employee payroll
- Resolve issues and answer payroll-related questions
- Update paper and electronic payroll records by entering adjustments on pay rates, employee status changes etc.
- Deal with complaints and questions regarding payroll from employees and upper management
Requirements
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- Familiarity with general accounting principles
- Experience in data collection, entry and reporting with great attention to detail and confidentiality
- Solid knowledge of relevant legislation, policies and regulations
- Computer savvy with working knowledge of relevant software (e.g. Payforce)
- Exquisite math and numerical skills
- Outstanding organizational and time management skills
- Excellent communication abilities with aptitude in problem-solving
- High school diploma or equivalent; BSc/BA in business, accounting or relevant field is a plus
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- How do you ensure accuracy when calculating and entering payroll data?
- Can you describe your experience with payroll software?
- How do you handle confidential information?
- Can you describe a time when you had to resolve a payroll discrepancy?
- What methods do you use to stay organized and ensure that all payroll deadlines are met?