Payroll Processor

Federated Fiducial; Illinois; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company is looking for a Director of Employee Relations and Talent Acquisition to manage payroll activities. Responsibilities include maintaining payroll data, ensuring compliance, and collaborating with clients. Ideal candidates will have an Associate's Degree and 3+ years of payroll experience with strong computer skills and attention to detail. The position is entry-level and full-time.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience processing payroll.
• Strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Maintain payroll information accurately.
• Calculate payroll liabilities including taxes.
• Resolve payroll discrepancies timely.

Skills

Strong computer skills

Accurate data entry skills

Excellent communication skills

Effective teamwork

Decision-making skills

Ability to multitask

Confidentiality

Education

Associate’s Degree in Accounting or business-related field

Job description

Overview

Director of Employee Relations and Talent Acquisition — Job summary: Payroll processors work within Federated payroll department collecting our client’s employees’ payroll information to process and deliver paychecks. They’ll gather employees’ time sheets after each pay period and will verify that their payroll information and work hours are correct. Payroll processors use Paychex to input basic data into the payroll system. Payroll processors collaborate closely with clients to gather important payment information or to answer any questions regarding their paychecks. They will calculate payroll information such as taxes, deductions, bonuses, commissions and other payable hours, and investigate and resolve any payroll issues or discrepancies.

Base pay range

$19.00/hr - $23.00/hr

Responsibilities

• Maintaining payroll information by collating, calculating and entering data
• Updating payroll records by entering changes to employee information or benefits such as job title changes, exemptions and saving deductions
• Preparing reports that include summaries of earnings, tax deductions, leave, compassionate leave and non-taxable wages
• Calculating payroll liabilities by determining employee taxes, including federal and state income and social security tax, and calculating employer’s payments for social security, unemployment and workers’ compensation
• Resolving payroll discrepancies and answering employee payroll queries
• Maintaining all payroll operations according to company policies and procedures
• Processing and issuing W-2 forms to employees

Working conditions

Work is performed primarily in an indoor office, free from extreme weather conditions. Work may include a moderate amount of noise (business office with computers, phone and printers).

Knowledge, skills and abilities

• Strong computer skills such as typing and software knowledge
• Knowledge of wage withholding orders
• Accurate data entry skills with great attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to communicate with employees regarding issues and concerns
• Effective teamwork
• Sound decision-making skills
• Ability to multitask in a stressful environment with specific deadlines
• Ability to work independently in a time-sensitive environment
• Confidentiality and respect for the privacy of employee records

Training, academic and experiential requirements

• Associate’s Degree in Accounting, or another business-related field preferred
• 3+ years’ experience processing payroll

Job details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Finance
• Industries: Accounting