Payroll assistant

Pearson Education Services
Philadelphia, PA

Benefits

We are currently looking for a  Payroll Assistant to join our team on a Limited Term Employment. As a Payroll Assistant you will be responsible for utilizing their strong payroll skills. This includes overseeing all administrative activities related to payroll, processing payroll on a regular basis and sometimes managing benefits, as well as pensions. In this role, you’ll:

The successful candidate will be primarily responsible in the following activities:

  • Provide support in the upcoming year end activities in the US; will work on communication distribution, tax-related processes such as but not limited to Box 1 totals, tax report preparation, create draft payroll communication, preparation of W2, tax location review, etc.
  • Critical resource in the success of acquisition in the US and Canada Payroll
  • Collaborate and coordinate with payroll administrators, Compliance and Governance Team, stakeholders, and relevant teams across HR, as needed.


You'll Be a Great Fit If You

  • Fresh Graduates or at least 1 years of experience in a Payroll Office performing payroll functions 
  • Hands-on experience with HRIS and payroll system
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise extreme discretion
  • Good problem solving/judgment skills, and high level of attention to detail and accuracy
  • Strong organizational skills, and the ability to work under pressure
  • Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks and meet all deadlines
  • Excellent skills using MS Word, Excel, Access, and Internet Explorer


Who We Are

At Pearson, our purpose is simple: to help people realize the life they imagine through learning. We believe that every learning opportunity is a chance for a personal breakthrough. We are the world's lifelong learning company. For us, learning isn't just what we do. It's who we are. To learn more: We are Pearson.

Pearson is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other group protected by law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

If you are an individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career site as a result of your disability, you may request reasonable accommodations by emailing [email protected].

Job: Operations

Job Family: ENTERPRISE

Organization: Corporate Human Resources

Schedule: FULL_TIME

Workplace Type

Req ID: 21310


Posted 2025-11-09

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