Payroll Clerk/ Benefits Admin

The Payroll Clerk person works with the Controller to ensure all aspects of Company procedures and policies are followed, handles and investigates employee issues or complaints, processes payroll, and assists in all aspects of the employee life cycle. Essential Duties include the following (other duties may be assigned):

• Compiles payroll data such as hours worked; sales volume, bonuses, and commissions; monies to be withheld for taxes; employee contributions to insurance and retirement plans; etc., from time sheets and other records.
• Updates master payroll records by verifying and recording changes affecting net wages such as federal and state tax exemptions, insurance coverage, etc., and data concerning compensation increases, promotions, and/or transfer of employees between departments.
• Computes wages and deductions, reviews for accuracy, and posts to payroll records.
• Prepares and issues paychecks.
• Keeps records of leave pay and nontaxable wages.
• Prepares periodic reports of earnings, taxes, and deductions.
• Prepares/files all hiring and termination paperwork through our HR and payroll software.
• Maintains records for vacations and sick-day eligibility.
• Processes all employee insurance forms and insurance payments in coordination with office manager.
• Maintains confidentiality of employee files, pay information, and leave/medical information.
• Maintains professional appearance and neat work area.

• High school diploma or equivalent; some college preferred;
• Prior payroll experience preferred;
• Must be detail oriented, able to multi-task, and have strong organizational skills;
• Excellent interpersonal skills required;
• Strong match skills;
• Strong computer skills;
• Strong oral and written language skills;
• A willingness to learn and stay abreast of changing HR dynamics and policies;
• Strong problem-solving skills;
• Pass drug testing, background investigation/interview .