Payroll Clerk Responsibilities:

• Weekly disbursement of company payroll, including garnishments, benefits and taxes consistent with federal and state wage and hour laws.
• Review accuracy of weekly time. Verify reported overtime and other standard pay variances with employee supervisors when in question.
• Update and process weekly garnishments (child support, IRS, etc.).
• Update and process insurance benefits and voluntary deductions (HSA, 401(k), etc.).
• Forward weekly tax withholdings and payroll deduction monies to appropriate authorities in compliance with prescribed timelines.
• Ensure payroll system is continuously accurate in reflecting current employee pay profiles, including wages, benefits, sick and vacation time
• Communicate actively to review cross- departmental impacts and reconcile data and task sharing.
• Provide backup coverage to departments as related to payroll functions
• Participate in process improvement implementation.
• Perform additional assignments as requested/needed.

Payroll Clerk Education & Skills:

• Associates or Bachelors degree
• Minimum 2 years’ payroll experience
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax laws as well as wage and hour provisions
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to consistently meet payroll scheduling requirements