Payroll Assistant

Payroll Assistant

Compensation: $55-65k
Schedule: Standard business hours, on-site
Location: Fairfield, CT

THE ORGANIZATION:
Join a respected, people-focused organization known for its collaborative culture, strong leadership, and commitment to serving its community. This is an environment where employees are valued, supported, and encouraged to grow. The team you’d join is friendly, highly professional, and dedicated to ensuring excellence in operations.

If you’re detail-driven, organized, and enjoy being part of a mission-oriented workplace with a strong sense of purpose, this is an exceptional opportunity.

THE ROLE:
We are seeking a Payroll Assistant to support day-to-day payroll operations and ensure accurate, timely processing. You will play a key role in reviewing payroll data, maintaining employee records, and assisting with regular processing cycles — all within a highly collaborative HR environment.

The ideal candidate enjoys routine, detail-heavy work, understands the importance of accuracy, and thrives in a structured setting where process consistency matters.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with payroll processing across multiple pay groups, ensuring accurate and timely execution.

• Review payroll data through basic audits and reconciliations; verify totals, deductions, approvals, and entries.

• Flag discrepancies and escalate issues for further review.

• Maintain accurate payroll records, including updates for hires, terminations, pay adjustments, and direct deposit/tax changes.

• Respond to general employee questions regarding payroll policies, pay dates, and basic inquiries.

• Track deadlines and follow up with departments on missing or incomplete information needed for payroll.

• Assist with verifying benefit-related deductions (health, retirement, HSA/FSA, etc.) for accuracy each cycle.

• Support periodic academic or contract-based payments by confirming accuracy and alignment with approved arrangements.

• Provide general administrative and operational support to payroll leadership as needed.

What You Bring

• 2+ years of experience in payroll, HR, accounting, or comparable detail-oriented administrative work.

• Strong attention to detail and confidence working with numerical data.

• Ability to learn payroll/HR systems quickly.

• Intermediate Excel skills (sorting, filtering, basic functions).

• Professional communication skills and a polished customer-service approach.

• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and handle sensitive information.

• Organized, dependable, and able to follow established procedures while managing recurring cycles and deadlines.

Why This Role Stands Out

• Join a mission-driven organization with an exceptional reputation.

• Work in a supportive, collaborative HR team that values accuracy and professionalism.

• Make a visible impact by ensuring employees are paid correctly and on time — a critical organizational function.

• Enjoy stability, strong leadership, and a positive culture.

• Excellent opportunity for someone who loves structured work, data accuracy, and being a trusted resource.
  
  
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