Payroll clerks

Payroll clerks collect, verify and process payroll information and compute pay and benefit entitlements for employees within a department, company or other establishment.

Skill level: Semi-skilled

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  • The majority of Payroll clerks earn a salary between €1,979 and €4,020 per month in 2024.
  • A monthly wage for entry-level Payroll clerks ranges from €1,979 to €2,923.
  • After gaining 5 years of work experience, their income will be between €2,046 and €2,963 per month.

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Job Responsibilities

  • Maintaining records of employee attendance, leave and overtime to calculate pay and benefit entitlements, using manual or computerized systems
  • Preparing and verifying statements of earnings for employees, indicating gross and net salaries and deductions such as taxes, union dues, garnishments and insurance and pension plans
  • Preparing employee payments and benefit payments by cheque or electronic transfer
  • Reviewing time sheets, work charts, wage computation, and other information to detect and reconcile payroll discrepancies
  • Verifying attendance, hours worked, and pay adjustments, and posting information into designated records

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