Associate Payroll Specialist
About this position
Responsibilities
• Assists with processing accurate and timely payroll for employees, including calculations, deductions, and adjustments.
• Enters and maintains payroll data in payroll systems, ensuring accuracy and data integrity.
• Supports the administration of employee benefits.
• Collaborates with timekeeping systems to ensure accurate tracking of employee work hours.
• Receives detailed instructions to participate in reconciling payroll data and resolving discrepancies to maintain data accuracy.
• Receives detailed instructions to assist in conducting regular audits of payroll records and reports to identify and address errors.
• Responds to basic employee inquiries regarding payroll issues, deductions, and payments.
• Support the preparation of payroll reports and maintains accurate payroll records.
• Contributes ideas for process improvements and automation to enhance payroll efficiency and accuracy.
• Supports payroll-related projects, system upgrades, and process enhancements.
• Assists in organizing and maintaining payroll documentation for audits and recordkeeping.
• Stays updated on payroll regulations and best practices through ongoing learning.
• Maintains the highest standards of confidentiality and ethical behavior when handling sensitive payroll information.
• Performs any other related task as required.
Requirements
• Basic knowledge of payroll processes.
• Basic proficiency in using payroll software and HRIS systems for accurate data management and reporting.
• Basic ability to analyze payroll data, identifying trends, and generating insights.
• Familiarity with time and attendance systems for tracking employee work hours.
• Precision in processing payroll data to ensure accuracy in calculations and records.
• Basic ability to identify and resolve payroll-related issues and discrepancies.
• Dedication to assisting employees with payroll inquiries and concerns.
• Organizational skills to manage tasks, meet deadlines, and handle multiple responsibilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and departments.
• Ability to analyze payroll data, draw conclusions, and use data to inform decisions.
• Willingness to adapt to changing payroll regulations, technologies, and organisational needs.
• Bachelor's degree or