Payroll Administrator

The Cato Corporation; Charlotte, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cato Corporation in Charlotte, NC is seeking an entry-level Payroll Clerk to assist with daily payroll processing and employee inquiries. The role emphasizes accuracy and timely processing using Lawson and ADP iPay, with training provided.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma and at least one year of payroll experience, strong phone skills, and the ability to manage mail and records. This position offers an opportunity to grow within a retail payroll team.

Qualifications

• 1 year of payroll experience.
• Strong phone customer service skills.
• Familiarity with Lawson payroll system is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process daily payroll tasks accurately and timely.
• Answer phone calls and respond to payroll inquiries.
• Receive, open and distribute mail related to payroll.
• Maintain garnishment letters and master list.

Skills

Phone customer service

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Lawson

ADP iPay Website

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:

Perform duties and responsibilities to ensure that all associates are paid accurately and in a timely manner. This position is an entry level position.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND REPONSIBILITES:

• Daily processing
  • Answer phone calls and return messages when they come in
  • Research and explain payroll questions for associates that call or email with payroll issues
  • Receiving, opening and distributing mail
  • Make corrections to time records in Lawson payroll system based on store faxes and emails
  • Keep master list updated for approved Jury & Bereavement leave
• Issue letters to employees with copies of the garnishment
• Issue letters of receipt to applicable Court/Agency for terminated associates
• Maintain a master list of garnishments received/closed
• ADP iPay Website
  • Assist associates with registration on the website
  • Assist associates with resetting password and other issues
  • Assist associates with access to their year-end W2 and related questions

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assisting department personnel with boxing, recordkeeping and retention of department files
• Complete BLS Quarterly reports

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION:

High school diploma

WORK EXPERIENCE:

1 year of previous payroll experience

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATION REQUIRED:

None

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Strong phone customer service
• Lawson experience preferred but not required

Equal Opportunity Employer
Drug-free workplace
You must be at least 18 years of age to be employed by the company.