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The Payroll Job Description Library

4 editable job description templates for internal payroll positions.

We're a payroll company. That means we deal with thousands of internal payroll employees on a regular basis. And we know what employers are looking for when hiring people to manage their payroll. This library contains 4 editable job description templates, all downloadable as Word documents.

 

Payroll job description templates for your back pocket.

(Or wherever you choose to keep them.)

It's important to get hiring decisions right. It's especially important to get payroll-related hiring decisions right, especially when you consider all the information you're about to trust this new employee with. We work with thousands of internal payroll employees on a daily basis, so we know what employers and hiring managers are looking for in these roles. The job description templates below reflect that knowledge. Additionally, they're easy to access, download and edit. They provide you with an excellent framework and ability to customize the job description for how it needs to work at your organization. View and download any (or all) of the job descriptions below, and complete the form to get in touch with us if you have any questions. We'd be happy to play a small role in helping you make the right hire.

 
Payroll Manager

Payroll Manager

The Payroll Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the Payroll Department. This position oversees implements and maintains payroll systems and procedures for the company.
Accounts Receivable Clerk

Accounts Receivable Clerk

The A/R Clerk performs a variety of accounting clerical tasks related to the maintenance and processing of receivable account records and invoices for the Company’s various clients.
Junior Payroll Specialist

Junior Payroll Specialist

The Junior Payroll Specialist is accountable and responsible for quality service for clients. Contacts and assists clients in process of obtaining information for payroll production and tax related issues; verifies totals, responds to/resolves client questions and problems and delivers quality customer service.
Senior Payroll Specialist

Senior Payroll Specialist

The Senior Payroll Specialist is accountable and responsible for all aspects of quality service for clients. Contacts and assists clients in process of obtaining information for payroll production and tax related issues; verifies totals, responds to/resolves client questions and problems and delivers quality customer service. 

 

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The materials and information available at this website and included in this blog are for informational purposes only, are not intended for the purpose of providing legal advice, and may not be relied upon as legal advice.  The employees of Complete Payroll are not licensed attorneys. This information and all of the information contained on this website are provided pursuant to and in compliance with federal and state statutes. It does not encompass other regulations that may exist, including, but not limited to, local ordinances.  Complete Payroll makes no representations as to the accuracy, completeness, currentness, suitability, or validity of the information on this website and does not adopt any information contained on this website as its own. All information is provided on an as-is basis. Please consult Complete Payroll or an attorney to obtain advice with respect to any particular question or issue.
Liz White
As the Director of Human Resources for Complete Payroll, I lead all internal payroll and hiring objectives for the company. I also work regularly with our many clients to provide payroll and HR guidance. Having the proper job descriptions lined up for any position is crucial, but especially for the ever-important payroll roles. This library is a great resource for anyone seeking to create, review or update their payroll-related job descriptions.

Liz White

Director of Human Resources at Complete Payroll

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