Payroll Specialist: Precision Pay & Benefits

GEO Corrections & Detentions; El Centro (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; 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

GEO Corrections & Detentions is hiring for a payroll clerk to handle time tracking, wage computations, and deductions in a secure office setting. You will maintain accurate payroll records and prepare reports, ensuring compliance with policies and regulations.

The role requires meticulous data entry, strong organizational skills, and the ability to interact with staff and administrators in a correctional environment. On-site work in the specified U.S. location is expected.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• At least 2 years of progressive payroll/clerical experience.
• Working knowledge of payroll procedures and general clerical tasks.
• Strong organizational and communication abilities; capable of handling complex instructions.

Responsibilities

• Compile payroll data including time tracking, taxes, insurance, and garnishments.
• Prepare input forms and enter wages and deductions.
• Review wages and correct errors to ensure payroll accuracy.
• Record changes to net wages and update payroll records.
• Track inter-department transfers and prorate expenses for cost records.
• Prepare periodic earnings, tax, and deduction reports.
• Maintain leave records and issue paychecks.

Skills

Payroll procedures

Clerical experience

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Payroll software

MS Excel

Job description

GEO Corrections & Detentions is hiring for a payroll clerk to handle time tracking, wage computations, and deductions in a secure office setting. You will maintain accurate payroll records and prepare reports, ensuring compliance with policies and regulations.

The role requires meticulous data entry, strong organizational skills, and the ability to interact with staff and administrators in a correctional environment. On-site work in the specified U.S. location is expected.