Payroll Officer Job Description

The payroll officer is a position at a company or corporation that is responsible for overseeing the payroll operations and processes, such as calculating payrolls, administering benefits, and handling tax information.

The payroll officer also ensures that employees are properly classified for tax purposes.

The payroll officer reports to the payroll manager, who might also be known as the payroll supervisor, and is responsible for keeping payroll records, processing payrolls, and maintaining payroll policies and procedures.

The payroll officer assists the payroll manager with managing payroll operations.

The payroll officer is responsible for reviewing payroll calculations and data and ensuring that all payrolls are accurately calculated and processed.

Job Brief:

We’re looking for a Payroll Officer who is experienced in processing payroll for a large organization. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that all employees are paid accurately and on time, and will also be required to maintain payroll records and prepare reports.

Payroll Officer Duties:

• Assist with the preparation of payrolls for all company employees and personnel
• Oversee payroll reporting procedures
• Provide timely and accurate reporting to executive management
• Establish and maintain efficient systems for calculating payroll taxes
• Proactively look for opportunities to streamline and automate payroll processes
• Oversee compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations

Payroll Officer Responsibilities:

• Manage payroll, including timesheet processing, payroll processing, and tax reporting
• Develop and maintain payroll procedures
• Respond to employee inquiries about payroll issues
• Process all federal and state tax returns

Requirements And Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree and/or extensive experience in a payroll administration role
• Knowledge of payroll principles and payroll tax rules
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously with fair attention to detail
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Proven understanding of labor laws and regulations

At [Company Name], we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to our success as a business. We are committed to building a team that reflects our values of diversity and inclusion, and we encourage applications from people of all races, religions, national origins, genders, and ages, as well as veterans and individuals with disabilities.