§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

payroll clerk

Payroll clerks manage the time sheets and pay checks of the employees and ensure the accuracy and correctness of the information.

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Description

Payroll clerks manage the time sheets and pay checks of the employees and ensure the accuracy and correctness of the information. They check overtime, sick days and vacations and distribute the pay checks.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

mathematics

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

accounting trade union regulations

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

prepare paychecks examine budgets trace financial transactions carry out financial transactions procure time sheet approval manage payroll check payrolls calculate wages

OPTIONALOptional competences

calculate employee benefits maintain financial records maintain data entry requirements calculate tax liaise with union officials allocate paychecks manage payroll reports prepare financial statements calculate sales commission estimate duration of work

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)