Payroll Assistant: Precise, On-Time Payroll Support

Surprise Insights; Georgia; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health coverage

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

A local consulting firm in the United States is seeking a Payroll Assistant to support the processing and accuracy of payroll records. This role entails collaborating with HR, finance, and operations teams to ensure that wages and deductions are handled correctly. Key responsibilities include processing timesheets, maintaining payroll records, and addressing employee inquiries. Ideal candidates will have strong Excel skills and an understanding of payroll principles. Benefits may include paid time off and health coverage.

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, 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.

Skills

Strong Excel skills

Attention to detail

Basic payroll principles understanding

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Tools

Payroll systems/software

Job description

A local consulting firm in the United States is seeking a Payroll Assistant to support the processing and accuracy of payroll records. This role entails collaborating with HR, finance, and operations teams to ensure that wages and deductions are handled correctly. Key responsibilities include processing timesheets, maintaining payroll records, and addressing employee inquiries. Ideal candidates will have strong Excel skills and an understanding of payroll principles. Benefits may include paid time off and health coverage.