On Monday, you file the number of hours you worked. On Friday afternoon,
you expect to find a paycheck on your desk. Ever wonder how it gets there?
Payroll officers look after paying company employees. They make sure that
all employees are paid their correct salary at the correct time. This means
ensuring employee work records are correct. Overtime work must be calculated.
Payroll officers have to keep up-to-date financial records for employees.
They need to know about different government regulations and laws that
may affect an employee's salary. This includes understanding the tax system
so that the correct taxes are deducted from each person's wages.
Most workers receive benefits, holidays and sick days. A payroll officer
has to know how to deal with each of these issues.
In addition to being able to manage the books, a payroll officer has to
communicate with the human resources department and with employees. They need
to be able to give clear explanations of their activities, and help employees
sort out problems with their wages, benefits and taxes.
Payroll officers can work for small, medium or large businesses. Some payroll
officers work for companies that are contracted to manage the payrolls of
many businesses.
Payroll officers generally work during regular business hours, from Monday
to Friday. The work can be part time.
They work indoors in an office environment. Depending on the type of work
they do, they may use the computer. As with other computer users, they must
take care to avoid eyestrain and repetitive stress injuries.