Skip to Main Content

Payroll Job Description Sample Template

1
Payroll

This free Payroll job description sample template can help you attract an innovative and experienced Payroll to your company. We make the hiring process one step easier by giving you a template to simply post to our site. Make sure to add requirements, benefits, and perks specific to the role and your company.

Payroll Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced payroll employee to join our growing organization. In this position, you will record and process payroll, ensuring accurate and timely processing. A keen attention to detail and organization is a must.

Payroll Duties and Responsibilities

  • Handle daily payroll department operations, including collecting and verifying timekeeping information and processing payroll
  • Maintain accurate payroll records including required payroll garnishment
  • Develop financial and operational reports when requested by compiling summary data of earnings, state and federal taxes, deductions, PTO, disability, etc.
  • Reconcile financial data and validate reports post confirmation
  • Follow appropriate state and federal taxation of employer paid benefits
  • Run and report on regular payroll data audits
  • Process year-end reports, including W-2, W-2c, etc.
  • Process manual checks when required
  • Upload and verify CSV import files received from the HR dept. into the financial database when necessary
  • Maintain employee confidentiality and protect payroll operations by keeping all private information confidential

Payroll Requirements and Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) is a plus
  • 5+ years multi-state payroll experience
  • Commitment to payroll best practices and regulations
  • Experience with e-Time and Kronos, ADP PCPW, and Payforce payroll software
  • Broad business knowledge, including IT, HR, and Finance
  • Strong MS Office skills, including proficiency in Excel and Word
  • Strong communication skills, written and verbal
  • Ability to organize, multitask, and prioritize in deadline-driven environment
1

This template is provided for informational purposes only. The ultimate responsibility for selecting an accurate and non-misleading job title and description, and ensuring that a job posting does not otherwise violate any applicable laws or ZipRecruiter’s Terms of Use, rests solely with the employer. ZipRecruiter makes no representation as to whether the template above accurately describes the employer’s job posting. Please review our Terms of Use and Job Posting Rules for further information.