Payroll Specialist: Precision, Deductions & Reports

The GEO Group, Inc.; Winton (NC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; 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, Inc. is seeking a payroll-focused professional to support our corrections operations. You will compile payroll data, input wage and deduction details, and ensure accurate wage processing in a fast-paced office setting.

Responsibilities include reviewing wages, recording changes, generating reports on earnings and deductions, and issuing paychecks while maintaining compliant records. This role requires strong clerical skills and proficiency with payroll software.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 2 years of progressive payroll/clerical experience.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Able to work with computers and payroll software.

Responsibilities

• Compile payroll data (time tracking, taxes, insurance, garnishments).
• Prepare input forms and enter wage and deduction data.
• Review wages and correct errors for accuracy.
• Record changes affecting net wages and update payroll records.
• Track employee transfers between departments.
• Prorate expenses for cost accounting records.
• Prepare periodic earnings, tax, and deduction reports.
• Maintain leave pay and nontaxable wage records.
• Prepare and issue paychecks.

Skills

Payroll procedures

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Clerical aptitude

Computer literacy

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Payroll software

MS Office

Payroll systems

Job description

The GEO Group, Inc. is seeking a payroll-focused professional to support our corrections operations. You will compile payroll data, input wage and deduction details, and ensure accurate wage processing in a fast-paced office setting.

Responsibilities include reviewing wages, recording changes, generating reports on earnings and deductions, and issuing paychecks while maintaining compliant records. This role requires strong clerical skills and proficiency with payroll software.