Payroll Specialist: Precise, Timely, HR & Finance Ally

Surprise Insights; United States; On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health coverage

Overtime opportunities

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

A leading HR services company in the United States is seeking a Payroll Assistant to help support payroll processing and maintain accurate employee records. You will collaborate with various teams to ensure wages and deductions are processed correctly. Ideal candidates should possess strong Excel skills, attention to detail, and knowledge of payroll principles. This full-time position offers potential for overtime and bonuses, along with 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

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Tools

Payroll systems/software

Job description

A leading HR services company in the United States is seeking a Payroll Assistant to help support payroll processing and maintain accurate employee records. You will collaborate with various teams to ensure wages and deductions are processed correctly. Ideal candidates should possess strong Excel skills, attention to detail, and knowledge of payroll principles. This full-time position offers potential for overtime and bonuses, along with benefits such as paid time off and health coverage.