Payroll Clerk

Job Title:                   Payroll Clerk

Department:             Ho-Chunk Corporate Services

Reports to:                Payroll Supervisor

Location:                   Winnebago, NE

Status:                       Non-Exempt

Summary

Assists the Payroll Supervisor in performing basic payroll functions along with a variety of routine and repetitive clerical duties. Must be able to work independently and according to policy and procedure.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Process and issue employee paychecks and statements of earnings and deductions
• Review personnel time sheets utilizing an electronic timesheet software for compliance with company policy, government contract (as applicable) and state/federal regulatory requirements.
• Maintains accurate payroll records and employee files, including various payroll tracking logs.
• Manages database workflows to ensure all payroll transactions are processed accurately and timely.
• Complete, verify, and process forms and documentation for administration of garnishments, authorized payroll deductions, unemployment claims, and employment verifications etc.
• Responds to employee inquiries and communicates clearly and directly with employees concerning payroll and administrative issues.
• Take part in training employees on organizations' timekeeping systems.
• Works closely with Human Resources, Benefits Administrators and Finance on payroll related issues and interconnected processes.
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding sensitive employee information.
• Regularly perform duties independently and according to policy and procedure.
• Contributes to the team environment by participating in special projects and other job-related duties as assigned by immediate supervisor.
• Ensures accounting practices are in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.

Competencies

1. Human Resources Capacity.
2. Financial Management.
3. Technical Capacity.
4. Communication Proficiency.
5. Attention to Detail
6. Ethical Conduct.
7. Time Management.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

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.

This is largely a sedentary role; however, some filing is required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand as necessary.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Travel

None required for this position.

Required Experience

• One to three (1 to 3) years’ experience in payroll processing and tax filings
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Solid understanding of economic and accounting principles and practices
• Ability to prioritize workload, solve problems quickly and interact with others.
• Proficient with all Microsoft Office programs and other miscellaneous business software
• Maintains a valid Driver’s License and be insurable under company insurance provider/program.

Required Education

Associate degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or two (2) or more years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education or experience.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Experience with Dayforce HCM data management systems preferred.
• Experience with Costpoint data management systems preferred.
• Experience processing and reviewing multistate payroll.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

None required for this position. 

AAP/EEO Statement

Ho-Chunk, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are considered without regard to age, sex, race, national origin, religion, marital status, or physical disability. However, preference may be extended to persons of Indian descent in accordance with applicable laws.

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.