Job Brief
This Payroll Officer job description template can be customized and posted to job boards and careers pages to attract qualified candidates.
Job Description
- ● Collect daily, weekly or monthly timesheets
- ● Calculate bonuses and allowances
- ● Prepare employees’ compensation by the end of each month using payroll software
- ● Schedule bank payments or hand out paychecks directly to employees
- ● Distribute payment statements and gather signed receipts (digital or paper)
- ● Report on payroll expenses
- ● Ensure wages and tax withholdings comply with regulations
- ● Enter new employees’ data (e.g. bank accounts and tax identification numbers) into internal databases
- ● Answer questions about compensation, benefits, taxes and insurance deductions
Job Requirements
- ● Proven work experience as a Payroll Officer, Payroll Clerk or similar role
- ● Hands-on experience with HRIS and accounting software
- ● Strong math skills with an ability to spot numerical errors
- ● Good knowledge of labor legislation
- ● Time-management skills
- ● Ability to handle confidential information
- ● BSc in Accounting, Human Resources or relevant field