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Payroll Assistant
Location
Colombia
Posted
3 days ago
Salary
$3,000K / month
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Payroll Assistant
Distro
• Process payroll for multiple U.S. clients, including wages, taxes, and deductions • Manage onboarding, offboarding, and employee records • Ensure compliance with U.S. payroll laws and labor regulations • Support benefits administration and employee inquiries • Resolve payroll discrepancies and HR issues • Act as the main point of contact for clients • Maintain accurate and confidential data • Prepare payroll and HR reports • Identify and improve processes for efficiency
Job Requirements
- Experience with U.S. payroll and HR processes
- Knowledge of U.S. payroll taxes and labor laws
- Experience working with multiple clients or accounts
- Familiarity with HRIS or payroll systems
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
- Good communication and client management skills
- Ability to multitask and meet deadlines
- High level of discretion with confidential information
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