Payroll Clerk

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Clerk to join our team in Memphis, Tennessee. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing, maintaining compliance with policies and procedures, and addressing employee inquiries. This position requires strong analytical skills and the ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality.

Responsibilities :

• Process employee payroll, including preparing and distributing computer-generated and manual payroll checks, calculating taxes, deductions, and adjustments in adherence to company policies.
• Review payroll data for accuracy and consistency, making necessary adjustments and balancing reported hours with system-generated records.
• Calculate overtime, tax deductions, differentials, and special adjustments, ensuring compliance with payroll regulations.
• Address employee inquiries, resolve paycheck errors, and provide clear communication regarding payroll policies and procedures.
• Assist in the bi-weekly payroll process, providing coverage during absences or relief periods.
• Prepare and maintain reports, records, and documentation, including tax deposits, W-2 forms, and vendor payments, for administrative and compliance purposes.
• Verify payroll details requested by external agencies and attend court hearings related to employee payroll records when required.
• Sort and distribute departmental mail and ensure cost-effective use of supplies, reporting equipment malfunctions to the supervisor.
• Maintain confidentiality of employee and payroll information at all times.
• Complete ongoing training and education requirements, including department-specific certifications.
• Proven experience in processing payroll for 101-500 employees.
• Knowledge of full-cycle payroll procedures, including garnishments and tax regulations.
• Strong proficiency in payroll systems and data entry.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in reviewing and processing payroll information.
• Ability to handle sensitive employee information with confidentiality.
• Strong communication skills to address inquiries and resolve payroll-related issues effectively.
• Familiarity with preparing compliance documents such as tax deposits and W-2 forms.
• Availability to provide coverage during absences or relief periods.