Payroll Officer

Job Description

Payroll Officer | Mediabistro

The Tone:
This is a part-time remote role for a construction company, with a focus on candidates based in New York, NY. This entry-level Payroll Officer position is integral to the administrative structure, designed to provide essential support for the company’s payroll operations. The role demands meticulous attention to detail to ensure the accurate processing of employee payments, the precise maintenance of all financial and attendance records, and the reliable tracking of compensation. By handling these critical administrative duties, this individual directly contributes to the operational efficiency and financial integrity that underpins the construction company’s ongoing success.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Part-Time
• Location: Remote, New York, NY
• Pay: $30–$40 hourly
• Mission: To diligently manage and ensure the accuracy, timeliness, and confidentiality of all employee payroll processing and related financial records, supporting the administrative backbone of the construction company.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office, Excel

What You’ll Actually Do
• Process Payroll: Support the core function of employee payroll processing, meticulously assisting with the calculation and disbursement of payments, and managing all associated payment records.
• Verify Timesheets: Conduct thorough reviews and precise verification of employee timesheets and attendance records to ensure accuracy, compliance with company policy, and correct compensation calculations.
• Maintain Records: Systematically maintain and update accurate payroll documentation, generate essential reports, and organize files for audit readiness and compliance requirements.
• Resolve Inquiries: Serve as a responsive point of contact for employees, assisting in resolving payroll-related inquiries and providing clear, helpful information regarding compensation and deductions.
• Ensure Confidentiality: Uphold the highest standards of discretion and confidentiality for all sensitive employee personal data and payroll information handled within the role.

The Must-Haves
• Background: An early career professional possessing a basic, foundational understanding of core payroll, accounting, or bookkeeping principles relevant to administrative financial operations.
• Experience: Demonstrated proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite of applications, with particularly strong and practical skills in using Excel for data management, analysis, and reporting.
• Skills: Exhibits strong verbal and written communication skills for effective internal collaboration, displays exceptional attention to detail crucial for payroll accuracy, and demonstrates the ability to work productively and independently within a remote professional environment.
• Bonus: A proactive willingness to fully complete a mandatory one-week remote training program designed to familiarize the incumbent with company-specific procedures, payroll processes, and software systems.