Payroll Administrator Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of a Payroll Administrator includes the following duties and responsibilities:

  • Providing information and answering employee questions about payroll related matters.
  • Managing electronic timekeeping systems or manually collecting and reviewing timesheets.
  • Maintaining employee records.
  • Coordinating with the HR department to ensure correct employee data.
  • Providing administrative assistance to the accounting department.
  • Calculating payable hours, commissions, bonuses, tax withholdings, and deductions.
  • Preparing and issuing earnings statements.
  • Issuing paychecks and managing direct deposits.

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Payroll Administrator duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Payroll Administrator roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.