Payroll Assistant

Lee Hecht Harrison

Greensboro, NC

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$24–$26 Per Hour
SKILLS
Accounting, Administrative Skills, Bookkeeping, Business Administration, Data Entry, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Federal Laws and Regulations, Human Resources, Microsoft Excel, Organizational Skills, Payroll Accounting, Payroll Administration, Payroll Software/Services, Payroll Tax, Reconciliation, Record Keeping, Regulatory Compliance, Reporting Skills, State Laws and Regulations, Tax Regulations
LOCATION
Greensboro, NC
POSTED
3 days ago

We are seeking applicants for a Payroll Assistant to join a great company in Greensboro. This role will assist with payroll processing, timekeeping administration, employee record maintenance, and payroll-related inquiries. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, experience working with payroll systems, and the ability to handle confidential information professionally.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with weekly, bi-weekly, and semi-monthly payroll processing for hourly and salaried employees.

  • Enter and maintain employee payroll data, including new hires, terminations, pay rate changes, and deductions.

  • Process garnishments, benefits deductions, direct deposits, and tax withholding updates.

  • Support payroll compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

  • Assist in preparing payroll reports, reconciliations, and year-end documentation.

  • Respond to employee payroll questions regarding paychecks, deductions, taxes, and PTO.

  • Maintain payroll records and personnel files while ensuring confidentiality.

  • Partner with HR and Accounting to ensure accurate payroll-related reporting.

  • Assist with W-2 processing, audits, and special payroll projects as needed.

Qualifications

  • Associate degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field preferred.

  • 1+ years of payroll, accounting, bookkeeping, or administrative experience.

  • Familiarity with UKG highly preferred

  • Basic understanding of payroll taxes, wage laws, and payroll compliance requirements.

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including basic formulas and data entry.

  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

This is an immediate need so all applicants should be available to start immediately.

Pay Details: $24.00 to $26.00 per hour

Search managed by: Will Stevens

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

  • The California Fair Chance Act
  • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
  • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
  • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

About the Company

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Lee Hecht Harrison