Payroll Assistant

A Payroll Specialist manages the payroll process for an organization, including calculating wages, withholding taxes, and ensuring employees are paid on time. They also maintain employee records and address payroll-related inquiries.

We’re seeking a detailed-orientated Payroll Specialist to support the payroll processes in a fast-growing company. Our mission is to help you reach your full potential in both your career and in life, to create a great experience for you that can be translated to the entire company and its customers.

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Teknowledge is a tech services and support company focused on delivering specialized and unique solutions for clients. We’re problem solvers, engagers, and creative thinkers who always strive to help our customers succeed. Our agile, relationship-based support helps the largest, most innovative enterprises thrive. If you crave problem-solving, finding improvement in process, learning, and working within a diverse global team, you’re the fit we’re looking for. Join our global team of experts and develop your IT career with us.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the accurate collection of payroll incidences, including information regarding bonuses, commissions, leaves, vacations, promotions, salary changes, holidays, etc.
• Process payroll data, including employee information, deductions, and payments. Calculate wages and withhold taxes
• Ensure employees are paid accurately and on time
• Verify payroll data for accuracy and compliance
• Process off-cycle payments, retro deductions, and resolve payroll issues
• Respond to payroll inquiries from team members and managers
• Ensure the timely presentation of CCSS and INS monthly reports
• Provide support and partner with the accounting team and payroll staff to secure correct and timely payroll payments, as well as maintain files, journals, and ledgers
• Assist auditors with payroll information
• Calculate termination payments of former employees
• Conduct payroll audits
• Coordinate year-end payroll processes
• Process salary certifications, FCL and other letters
• Participate in the implementation of projects or solutions, in coordination with the HR Country Manager and the Global HR Services Department, that will help automate and improve the payroll process
• Support the creation of new hires in D365
• Reconcile the vacation balances of D365 and Softland
• Perform other additionally assigned tasks, within the competences of the position

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Accounting, Business Administration or related field
• 2 years of experience in payroll processes
• Strong understanding of MS Office tools, advanced level of Excel is a must
• Demonstrated experience in Softland
• Knowledge of the applicable labor legislation and practices
• Detail-focused and well-organized
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Able to spot trends and insights from data analysis
• Professional fluency in English, both written and oral