Payroll Assistant

Payroll Assistant

Location: El Monte, CA

Pay Rate: $24–$28 per hour

Experience: 1+ year of payroll experience

Position Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Assistant to support our payroll department with timecard auditing, data entry, and general administrative duties. This position will primarily focus on reviewing employee timecards, identifying missing punches or discrepancies, and assisting with payroll documentation and administrative tasks.

The ideal candidate is organized, comfortable working with payroll records, and has strong attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and audit employee timecards for accuracy and completeness.
• Identify missing punches, missed meal breaks, and discrepancies in employee time records.
• Follow up with supervisors and employees to obtain corrections or missing information.
• Assist with maintaining and updating employee attendance and payroll records.
• Perform data entry and general administrative support for the payroll department.
• Organize, scan, and maintain payroll-related documents and records.
• Assist with verifying employee hours before payroll processing.
• Provide general clerical support and other administrative duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of payroll or payroll administrative experience.
• Basic understanding of timekeeping, attendance tracking, and payroll processes.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and general computer applications.
• Ability to handle confidential employee and payroll information.
• Strong communication and follow-up skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Pay Details: $24.00 to $28.00 per hour

Search managed by: Allison Lau

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