Payroll Assistant

Surprise Insights; Georgia; On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health coverage

Overtime opportunities

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

A dynamic organization in the logistics sector is seeking a Payroll Assistant to manage employee payroll records accurately. This role entails processing timesheets, maintaining payroll documentation, and supporting compliance checks. The ideal candidate should possess strong Excel skills and an understanding of payroll principles. Benefits may include paid time off and health coverage. Prospective applicants will be subject to a credit score and background check before the interview process. This position offers a full-time employment type in Georgia.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.
• Support payroll reporting for audits and management.
• Respond to employee payroll-related questions.

Skills

Strong Excel skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational skills

HR/admin support experience

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.

AI tools

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Human Resources
• Industries: Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage