Payroll Assistant

Surprise Insights; Georgia; On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health coverage

Overtime opportunities

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

A reputable organization is seeking a Payroll Assistant to manage the accuracy of employee payroll records. Responsibilities include processing timesheets, performing payroll calculations, and maintaining documentation. The ideal candidate will have strong Excel skills and attention to detail, along with some experience in administration or HR support. This full-time role offers opportunities for overtime and benefits, including paid time off and health coverage, and requires a standard credit score and background check before interviews.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with Excel is critical for payroll processing.
• High accuracy is essential for maintaining payroll records.
• Understanding of payroll principles is important.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Prior admin or HR support experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Process employee timesheets and attendance data.
• Assist with payroll calculations and compliance checks.
• Review payroll entries for errors and discrepancies.
• Maintain payroll records and documentation.
• Respond to payroll-related questions from employees.
• Respond to employee payroll-related questions professionally.

Skills

Strong Excel skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Organizational skills

Admin/HR support

Tools

Payroll systems/software

Job description

Job Overview

We’re seeking a Payroll Assistant to support the processing, maintenance, and accuracy of employee payroll records. You’ll work with HR, finance, and operations teams to ensure wages, deductions, and adjustments are handled correctly and delivered on time.

Responsibilities

• Process employee timesheets, work hours, and attendance data.
• Assist with payroll calculations, adjustments, and compliance checks.
• Review payroll entries for errors, discrepancies, and missing information.
• Maintain payroll records, documentation, and employee files.
• Support payroll reporting for audits, finance teams, and management.
• Respond to employee payroll-related questions professionally.

Requirements

• Strong Excel skills and familiarity with payroll systems/software.
• High accuracy and attention to detail.
• Understanding of basic payroll principles (wages, deductions, taxes).
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Prior admin or HR support experience is a plus.

Compensation

Hourly or salary pay depending on employer. Overtime and bonus opportunities may be available. Benefits may include paid time off and health coverage.

Credit Score Requirement

Due to handling wage-related information and financial data, a standard credit score and background check is required before interview scheduling.

Seniority level

• Not Applicable

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Human Resources
• Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage