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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a meticulous and experienced Payroll Officer to join our finance team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring accurate and timely processing of payroll for all employees. This role requires a deep understanding of payroll regulations, tax laws, and company policies. The Payroll Officer will collaborate with various departments to gather necessary information, resolve payroll discrepancies, and ensure compliance with all relevant laws and regulations. The successful candidate will have strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality. Additionally, the Payroll Officer will be expected to stay updated with changes in payroll laws and best practices to continuously improve the payroll process. This position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to the financial health and employee satisfaction of our organization.
Responsibilities
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- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations.
- Maintain and update payroll records and employee information.
- Calculate and process deductions, benefits, and other payroll adjustments.
- Prepare and distribute payroll reports to management.
- Resolve payroll discrepancies and answer employee payroll-related queries.
- Collaborate with HR and other departments to gather necessary payroll information.
- Ensure proper documentation and record-keeping for audits.
- Stay updated with changes in payroll laws and regulations.
- Assist in the preparation of year-end tax documents and filings.
- Conduct regular payroll audits to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Implement and maintain payroll systems and software.
- Provide training and support to employees on payroll-related matters.
- Prepare and submit payroll tax returns and payments.
- Manage direct deposit and payroll card programs.
- Ensure confidentiality and security of payroll information.
- Assist in budget preparation and financial planning related to payroll.
- Handle garnishments, levies, and other wage assignments.
- Coordinate with external auditors during payroll audits.
- Develop and implement payroll policies and procedures.
Requirements
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- Proven experience as a Payroll Officer or similar role.
- In-depth knowledge of payroll regulations and tax laws.
- Proficiency in payroll software and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Experience with payroll audits and compliance.
- Knowledge of employee benefits and deductions.
- Ability to stay updated with changes in payroll laws and best practices.
- Strong mathematical skills.
- Experience with multi-state payroll processing.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
- Strong customer service orientation.
- Experience with payroll tax filings and year-end processes.
- Ability to train and support employees on payroll matters.
- Strong ethical standards and integrity.
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- Can you describe your experience with payroll processing?
- How do you ensure compliance with payroll regulations?
- What payroll software are you proficient in?
- How do you handle payroll discrepancies?
- Can you provide an example of a time you resolved a payroll issue?
- How do you stay updated with changes in payroll laws?
- What steps do you take to ensure the accuracy of payroll?
- How do you handle confidential payroll information?
- Can you describe your experience with payroll audits?
- How do you manage multiple payroll tasks and deadlines?
- What is your experience with multi-state payroll processing?
- How do you handle employee payroll queries?
- Can you describe your experience with payroll tax filings?
- How do you ensure proper documentation and record-keeping?
- What is your approach to training employees on payroll matters?
- How do you handle garnishments and wage assignments?
- Can you describe your experience with year-end payroll processes?
- How do you collaborate with other departments for payroll information?
- What is your experience with direct deposit and payroll card programs?
- How do you develop and implement payroll policies and procedures?