Payroll Clerk

Job Summary
They are responsible for processing, auditing, and resolving employee wage inquiries.

Primary Job Functions

• Process payroll for a specific group or business line. This includes routine payroll, on-cycle, off-cycle, commission, and bonus items.
• Complete accurate and timely maintenance and auditing of master files, payroll-related transactions, payroll processing, and delivery.
• Process incoming paperwork or documentation such as status changes, garnishments, or employee and field-initiated requests.
• Prepare audit reports and escalate overpayments and recoveries.
• Assist with the process required to fund payroll-related deductions.
• Research, check, and correct employee data in the payroll system delivering a high level of quality customer service. Works with department members, management, and employees to identify issues and achieve timely resolutions.
• Review and provide information to HRIS to update all Collective Bargaining Agreements for Union employees to avoid delays in rate changes.
• Gather and analyze data to identify and solve complex problems that arise with little or no precedent.
• Impact own team and other teams whose work activities are closely related.
• Suggest improvements to existing processes and solutions to improve the efficiency of the team.

Education, Experience and Certification

• Required/Preferred Education Level Description
• Required High School n/a