Career description:
Payroll Coordinators are responsible for managing all aspects of payroll processing. They collect and verify employee data, compute wages, and ensure employees receive correct payment.
What it’s like:
Common duties:
- Collecting and verifying employee and timekeeping data
- Computing wages, deductions, commissions, benefits, etc
- Reviewing computed wages to ensure accuracy
- Issuing and distributing paychecks
- Updating payroll information for promotions, transfers, terminations, and new hires
- Recording and maintaining employee records and payroll transactions
- Preparing statements reflecting earnings, taxes, and deductions
- Answering questions and resolving issues regarding payroll
- Ensuring compliance with company policies, relevant industry regulations, tax, and deduction laws
- Preparing payroll reports for management and auditing purposes
Similar occupations:
Accounting Technician, Human Resources Assistant (HR Assistant), Payroll Administrator, Payroll Assistant, Payroll Clerk, Payroll Coordinator, Payroll Representative, Payroll Specialist, Payroll Technician
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