Payroll Associate

About the role

The Payroll Associate is a full-time hybrid role based in the Salt Lake City Metropolitan Area, with a combination of in-office and work-from-home flexibility. The role supports accurate and timely payroll processing for employees, including data entry, validation of time records, and review of payroll reports.

Responsibilities

• Calculate earnings and deductions
• Assist with payroll tax reporting
• Reconcile payroll-related accounts in coordination with the accounting team
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding pay, benefits deductions, and timekeeping issues
• Maintain payroll documentation
• Support audits
• Contribute to continuous improvement of payroll procedures and systems
• Perform data entry and validation of time records
• Review payroll reports

Qualifications

• Demonstrated proficiency in payroll management and processing, including handling multi-cycle or multi-state payrolls
• Knowledge of payroll taxes and related regulatory requirements, with ability to assist in accurate tax reporting and compliance
• Basic to intermediate accounting skills to reconcile payroll data, support general ledger entries, and assist with reporting
• Strong communication skills for collaborating with HR, finance, and employees, and for resolving payroll questions clearly and professionally
• Experience with payroll software and HRIS systems (e.g., ADP, Workday, or similar) and solid MS Excel skills
• High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and ability to manage sensitive information with confidentiality
• Previous experience in payroll, finance, or accounting support roles preferred; associate or bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, or related field is beneficial
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities and processes