Payroll Assistant

Overview Job Title:

Payroll Assistant Department:

Finance Reports To:

Payroll Manager FLSA Status:

Non-ExemptThe Payroll Assistant supports the Payroll team by performing administrative and transactional payroll tasksrelated to new hires, direct deposit processing, verification of employment, and special payroll programs. Thisposition ensures timely and accurate entry of payroll-related data, assists with compliance checks, and serves asbackup support for key payroll functions.

The salary range for this position is $23.55 - $26.44 , based on experience. Responsibilities

• Coordinate banking setup for new hires ; attend Monday New Staff Orientation (NSO) distributing bankcards, collecting required banking documentation, and registering Rapid Bank cards.
• Review new hire direct deposit and tax documentation for completeness; follow up via ICIMS forcorrections or additional information.
• Validate new hire information such as home address, W-4, and direct deposit setup for accuracy.
• Save direct deposit documentation in applicable new hire folders and enter data into UKG Pro.
• Enter and validate direct deposit information for new hires and payroll-related tickets.
• Support accurate and timely entry of direct deposit changes in UKG Pro.
• Assist with fingerprinting validation payments by coordinating with internal contacts and ensuringtimecard data is accurate before uploading to payroll.
• Complete employment verification requests received by mail, particularly those from state and countyagencies.
• Maintain process continuity until transition to Equifax for most verifications is complete.
• Track, maintain, and retain State of New Jersey disability forms for employees in accordance with record-keeping requirements.
• Respond to phone inquiries related to W-2 forms, especially during peak tax season.
• Act as backup support for the Payroll Analyst by entering and maintaining employee data changes in UKGPro.
• Verify and validate employee information updates with the Payroll Analyst, including job changes,schedule or hours adjustments, promotions, and other personnel actions.
• All other duties as assigned. Qualifications EducationHigh School diploma or equivalentExperienceTwo years of experience processing payroll or related work experience required. Special Skills
• In-depth knowledge of payroll rules and regulations and basic accounting principles and terminologyrequired.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, data entry, time management and prioritization skillsrequired, with a keen attention to detail and the ability to work within strict deadlines.

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