Payroll Coordinator

Merrill Steel; Schofield (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Merrill Steel is seeking a Payroll Clerk to process and validate weekly payroll, ensuring accurate data across human resources systems. The role collaborates with HR to resolve discrepancies and administer wage garnishments and deductions. You will research multi-state payroll issues, reconcile payroll GL accounts, and address employee questions.

The position is office-based and requires payroll experience and mid-level Excel knowledge to ensure timely, accurate payroll delivery.

Qualifications

• Payroll experience required.
• Proficient in Excel and data entry.

Responsibilities

• Process and validate weekly payroll.
• Partner with Human Resources to maintain accurate employee payroll data and resolve data discrepancies.
• Administer wage garnishments and other deductions.
• Research routine multi-state payroll issues and tax notices; coordinate resolution.
• Reconcile payroll-related general ledger accounts and investigate variances.
• Review PTO balances and resolve discrepancies.
• Answer employee questions regarding paychecks, deductions, taxes, PTO, and discrepancies.
• Perform other payroll responsibilities as assigned by Payroll Manager.

Skills

Payroll experience

Excel

Tools

Excel

Job description

Position Description

Process and validate weekly payroll

Partner with Human Resources to maintain accurate employee payroll data and resolve data discrepancies

Administer employee wage garnishments and other assigned statuary or voluntary deductions

Research routine multi-state payroll issues and tax notices; coordinate resolution and elevate complex matters

Reconcile assigned payroll-related general ledger accounts and investigate variances

Review employee Paid Time Offer (PTO) balances and resolve routine discrepancies

Answer employee questions regarding paychecks, deductions, taxes, PTO, and discrepancies

Preform other payroll responsibilities and projects as assigned by Payroll Manager

Position Requirements

Ability to multi-task to perform essential functions of the position timely and with accuracy

Work is performed in office

Payroll experience needed and mid-level Excel knowledge

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