Payroll Assistant

Drb Homes • Full-time • Rockville, Maryland, United States • 3d ago

JOB PURPOSE:

Assists the Payroll Manager with performing duties including data entry and organization of payroll each cycle.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Duties and Responsibilities

Serve as a backup to payroll manager, process multi-state payroll for 700+ employees semi-monthly which includes data entry, pay and payroll deduction changes, tax updates, and other payroll entries as assigned.
Manage time and attendance records by contacting associated personnel and managers to resolve timecard issues.
Assist in investigating and resolving any payroll discrepancies that arise.
Collect and process monthly bonuses from other divisions
Audit sale commissions and partner with IT department when commission errors occur
Enter new hires and terminations in the payroll system; audit their first and last payroll checks for accuracy
Support employees with the use of Ceridian Dayforce Self Service.
Partner with benefit coordinator and HR team to update employees’ records within Dayforce accordingly
Audit PTO/STO accrual and usage to ensure they are accurate and up to date
Update employees’ 401K contributions and audit their 401K match for accuracy
Run basic HR and benefits reports from Ceridian Dayforce.
Maintain integrity and accuracy of employee records; including filing HR and benefits information
Maintain the organizational chart for DRB Group
Other duties and projects as assigned by HR/Payroll management.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge and Skills

Excellent problem solving and interpersonal skills; ability to handle difficult situations with patience and accuracy.
Strong organizational, analytical and documentation skills.
Detail-oriented, quantitative thinker that is adept at noticing errors and prioritizing tasks.
Effective communication skills, oral and written. Expected to communicate with all levels of management and staff.
Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Office specifically Excel and Word.
General understanding of payroll laws and applicable federal and state laws.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion regarding company and employee information.

Education and Work Experience