Temporary Payroll Assistant | $22 - $26 Hour

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals of Fargo, ND is seeking a detail-oriented Temporary Payroll Assistant to support a local company's payroll team. This assignment is expected to last approximately 30–60 days and is available for an immediate start.

The primary responsibility is entering payroll information into certified payroll reporting portals to help reduce a reporting backlog. This is not a payroll processing position but requires accuracy, confidentiality, and the ability to work

Qualifications

• Previous payroll experience or a basic understanding of payroll processes preferred.
• Strong data entry skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Ability to learn new software and reporting systems quickly.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Enter payroll information into certified payroll reporting systems and portals.
• Review data for accuracy and completeness.
• Maintain confidentiality of employee payroll information.
• Meet deadlines while managing a high volume of data entry.
• Assist the payroll team with other administrative tasks as needed.

Skills

Data entry

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Time management

Independent work

Education

Basic payroll knowledge

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Schedule: Monday–Friday, Day Shift
Duration: Approximately 30–60 days

Express Employment Professionals of Fargo, ND is seeking a detail-oriented Temporary Payroll Assistant to support a local company's payroll team. This assignment is expected to last approximately 30–60 days and is available for an immediate start.

The primary responsibility of this role is entering payroll information into certified payroll reporting portals to help reduce a reporting backlog. This is not a payroll processing position but does require accuracy, confidentiality, and the ability to work efficiently with large amounts of data.

Responsibilities:

• Enter payroll information into certified payroll reporting systems and portals.
• Review data for accuracy and completeness.
• Maintain confidentiality of employee payroll information.
• Meet deadlines while managing a high volume of data entry.
• Assist the payroll team with other administrative tasks as needed.

Qualifications:

• Previous payroll experience or a basic understanding of payroll processes preferred.
• Strong data entry skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Ability to learn new software and reporting systems quickly.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.

If you're organized, dependable, and looking for a short-term opportunity with an immediate start, we'd love to hear from you!