Payroll Specialist: Precise Pay & Compliance

Surprise Insights; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health coverage

Overtime opportunities

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

A leading analytics firm in the United States is seeking a Payroll Assistant to facilitate accurate processing of employee payroll records. The role involves managing timesheets, assisting with payroll calculations, and maintaining records. Candidates should have strong Excel skills and a keen attention to detail. Experience in administrative or HR support is beneficial. This position can offer hourly or salary pay with additional benefits such as 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 leading analytics firm in the United States is seeking a Payroll Assistant to facilitate accurate processing of employee payroll records. The role involves managing timesheets, assisting with payroll calculations, and maintaining records. Candidates should have strong Excel skills and a keen attention to detail. Experience in administrative or HR support is beneficial. This position can offer hourly or salary pay with additional benefits such as paid time off and health coverage.