Payroll Intern

Payroll Intern

Job Summary: 

Hillpointe LLC is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Payroll Intern to join our Human Resources team. This internship provides an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in payroll processing, compliance, and HR support functions. The intern will primarily assist in payroll-related tasks, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in payroll operations while supporting benefits administration and general HR duties as needed. 

Key Responsibilities: 

Payroll Support 

• Assist in processing payroll for employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour laws.
• Verify timesheets, reconcile payroll discrepancies, and maintain payroll records.
• Help ensure proper tax withholding and deductions.
• Assist in multi-EIN Payroll including bonuses and commissions.
• Support in generating payroll reports and maintaining payroll databases.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll matters.
• Assist in payroll audits and compliance checks.
• Maintain confidentiality and ensure compliance with company payroll policies. 

Benefits Administration 

• Assist with benefit enrollments, terminations, and updates in HRIS and payroll systems.
• Provide administrative support for benefits-related tasks as needed. 

HR Support 

• Assist in employee paperwork and entering employee data into HR systems.
• Support HR projects related to employee engagement, performance, and compliance. 

This is a non-exhaustive list; the Payroll Intern will also handle duties as assigned by their management chain. 

Qualifications: 

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Human Resources, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• College level understanding of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Basic understanding of payroll concepts and employment regulations is a plus.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Previous internship or administrative experience in HR or Payroll is beneficial.
• Entry level understanding of federal payroll laws.