Payroll Admin Specialist - Detail-Oriented Excel Pro

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East is seeking a Payroll Assistant to support daily payroll and office operations. The role focuses on accurate data entry, maintaining employee records, and Excel-driven reporting.

The ideal candidate will handle confidential information professionally, work well independently and as part of a team, and assist with onboarding and general administrative tasks during payroll periods.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with payroll, administrative, or office roles preferred.
• Strong data entry and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Perform accurate data entry for payroll and employee records.
• Assist with payroll processing and timekeeping records.
• Maintain confidentiality of payroll and employee information.
• Verify payroll data for accuracy and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare spreadsheets, reports, and documentation using Microsoft Excel.
• File, organize, and maintain payroll and administrative records.
• Answer phones, respond to emails, and assist with general office communications.
• Support onboarding paperwork and employee documentation.
• Assist with other administrative and clerical duties as assigned.

Skills

Data entry

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Time management

Independence

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East is seeking a Payroll Assistant to support daily payroll and office operations. The role focuses on accurate data entry, maintaining employee records, and Excel-driven reporting.

The ideal candidate will handle confidential information professionally, work well independently and as part of a team, and assist with onboarding and general administrative tasks during payroll periods.