Payroll Clerk (Part-Time) Jobs

Position Summary
The Payroll Clerk is responsible for assisting in The Branch Group’s weekly payroll cycle. This position will be part-time and will report to the Payroll Operations Specialist. Duties/Responsibilities
Assists in processing payroll weekly for over 1,000 multi-state employees.

• Assists with the BranchPay employee portal. These responsibilities include assisting in initial login and setup for new employees, unlocking locked accounts, granting access to timecards and entering approvers
• Enters employee withholding tax information into the system based on withholding tax forms –Federal withholding (W-4) and state withholding forms (VA-4, NC-4, WV/IT-104 and SC W-4)
• Processes extra payroll cycles from various internal sources for things such as missed hours, special compensation, bonuses, etc., as instructed.
• Ensures that paychecks are distributed according to strict deadlines.
• Helps with the deductions and payments of court orders such as child support orders.
• Responds to requests from Human Resources, Controllers, and Sr. Management.
• Operates as the primary payroll backup when the Payroll Operations Specialist is on vacation or completing a time-consuming annual tasks (ex: preparing year end W-2s, processing ESOP checks, etc). Qualifications
• Monitors or enters hours and expenses turned in by field/office employees for approval and reasonableness, and investigates any unusual items. Ensures that all payroll data entered into our Accounting System is timely and accurate
• Provide payroll customer support to all employees by responding to appropriate payroll questions in a timely fashion

3 years of broad payroll experience is preferred

• Does not discuss or disclose confidential information
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must have the ability to work within deadlines and prioritize tasks in order of importance Competencies Strong Relationships Ownership and Accountability Exceptionalism in all we do Problem Solving/Analysis Prioritizing and Organizing Work Delivering High Quality Work Using Computers and Technology Working with Financial Information Travel
• Having knowledge of payroll tax laws, forms, and principles is preferred
• Proficient capability with Microsoft Excel and Word
• Must be customer service oriented
• Exhibit strong problem-solving, accuracy and attention to detail

Travel is not anticipated with this role. Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This position will be part time with the anticipated weekly hours of 20-25 hours. These weekly hours will be more heavily skewed Monday-Wednesday. AAP/EEO Statement
It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of the Company not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or status as a veteran, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law, with respect to recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, and other terms and condition of employment Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.