Payroll & Database management

Title: Payroll & Database management
Department:
Human Resources
Location:
Chennai
State:
Tamil Nadu
Experience:
4 - 8 years
Status:
Closed
Description

The purpose of the position is to perform moderately complex specialized payroll administration. The role is responsible for processing and auditing monthly payroll; conducting research involving payroll issues; and assisting employees with payroll inquiries. Work involves considerable independent judgment and initiative and the use of acquired knowledge and skill in the performance of payroll processing tasks. General supervision is received to assist in unusual payroll problems and reviews work for compliance with departmental policies and procedures. It is important that the role holder is able to prioritize time and workload appropriately according to payroll schedule; adjusts personal schedule to meet payroll deadlines and special events.

Responsibility

Responsibilities of the job holder includes, but not limited to,

  • Maintains payroll records, entering data into the computer and updating as necessary, including verifying changes in salary as reported in payroll audit reports; completes special payments, contributions and withholdings
  • Maintains computerized payroll database, updating as necessary in accordance with information from time sheets, legal documents, etc.
  • Verifies payroll warrants for completeness and accuracy; reviews timesheets and verifies data to include hours, transfers, and accruals; corrects omissions, errors or inconsistencies
  • Maintain employee database updating information from personal records and documents
  • Prepares periodic reports for various departments detailing payroll expenditures, such as overtime reports
  • Researches payroll database and other material as necessary to resolve discrepancies or answer inquires pertaining to payroll information; provides recommendations for resolution to management, as necessary
  • Performs a wide variety of administrative duties in supporting unit functions, i.e., answering telephones, processing unit mail, copying materials, and other duties as needed

The responsibilities mentioned above are not exhaustive and may be expanded from time to time.

Experience and Skills
Competence Essential
Education
  • Any Graduate degree with experience in payroll administration
Knowledge
  • Preparing and maintaining payroll records
  • Demonstrated proficiency in word processing and spreadsheet applications
  • Demonstrating ability to establish and maintain accurate payroll accounts and records; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
Skills
  • Hard-working, ability to work independently and should be target driven
  • Should possess excellent interpersonal skills, presentation skills and confidence in speaking with customers, vendors and all levels of management