Payroll & Benefits Administrator

The GEO Group Australia Pty Ltd.; Colorado; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

401(k) Matching

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Health Savings Account

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discount

Reduced Tuition Rates

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401(k)

Pet Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Training

Flexible Spending Account

Job summary

The GEO Group is seeking a Payroll Clerk to join our team in Colorado. The role involves compiling payroll data, entering and posting wage calculations, and ensuring accurate processing of deductions and benefits.

The ideal candidate has clerical payroll experience and strong attention to detail, with proficiency in commonly used payroll software. Responsibilities include handling timekeeping, tax withholdings, insurance, and wage adjustments, plus preparing reports and paychecks while

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED certificate.
• Two years of progressive experience in a clerical or payroll role.
• Strong organizational and communication abilities.
• Ability to follow instructions and maintain accurate records.
• Capability to prepare basic written reports and work with payroll software.
• Proficiency with computers and standard office software.

Responsibilities

• The Payroll Clerk compiles payroll data such as hours worked, time tracking, taxes, insurance, and garnishments to be withheld, and employee identification number, from time sheets and other records.
• Prepares computer input forms, enters data into computer files, or computes wages and deductions and posts to payroll records.
• The Payroll Clerk reviews wages computed and corrects errors to ensure accuracy of payroll.
• Records changes affecting net wages such as exemptions, insurance coverage, and loan payments for each employee to update master payroll records.
• The Payroll Clerk records data concerning transfer of employees between departments.
• Prorates expenses to be debited or credited to each department for cost accounting records.
• Prepares periodic reports of earnings, taxes, and deductions.
• Keeps records of leave pay and nontaxable wages.
• Prepares and issues paychecks.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Clerical aptitude

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

High School diploma or GED certificate

Job description

The GEO Group is seeking a Payroll Clerk to join our team in Colorado. The role involves compiling payroll data, entering and posting wage calculations, and ensuring accurate processing of deductions and benefits.

The ideal candidate has clerical payroll experience and strong attention to detail, with proficiency in commonly used payroll software. Responsibilities include handling timekeeping, tax withholdings, insurance, and wage adjustments, plus preparing reports and paychecks while