Payroll Cover Letter

In response to your job posting for payroll, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In my previous role, I was responsible for on-going training and feedback to staff for payroll systems; new or updated process/procedures and legislative or payroll tax changes.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• American Payroll Association member
• Expert knowledge of multi-state payroll and payroll tax rules and regulations in the US
• Knowledge of PeopleSoft 9.x, including payroll, HR, time & labor and absence management modules
• Skill in training, directing, supervising, and evaluating the work of others
• Experience in managing equity transactions (restricted stock, non-qualifying stock options) for payroll and tax reporting purposes
• High school diploma or certified equivalency – though some college preferred
• Strong analytical and customer service skills, and a general knowledge of accounting, tax laws pertaining to payroll and garnishment procedures, financial status reports, and preparation of reconciliations
• Strong background in computing (GUI environment preferred), software packages such as Word and Excel

Please consider me for the payroll opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

Previously, I was responsible for timely response to queries from employees, payroll vendors, tax consultants, auditors, as well as payroll counterparts.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Computer skills with MS Office (Excel and Word)
• Exceptional attention to detail with a high level of accuracy
• Flexibility to accept and adapt to change the commitment to seek continuous improvement
• Intermediate skills with MS Products, such Excel, Word
• Plans, schedules, and manages the staff to promote efficiency in completing their job responsibilities
• Prior Workday experience
• Experience and knowledge in SAP payroll and Kronos time management systems general computer skills, MS Project, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint
• Advance proficiency with Microsoft Office (excel, powerpoint, etc)

I would like to submit my application for the payroll opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

Previously, I was responsible for continuous improvement opportunities for employees on best practices related to Payroll guidelines, and timekeeping, and share/communicate best practices with stakeholders.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• ADP, Excel
• Knowledge of Kronos or ADP eTime time and attendance systems, preferred
• Experience with ADP reporting
• Processing payroll for at least 50 employees
• Exposure to benefits administration
• Willing to learn HR
• Great attitude and team player to take on whatever administrative tasks as needed
• In-depth knowledge of DOL and FLSA, state payroll regulations

In response to your job posting for payroll, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In the previous role, I was responsible for day-to-day oversight and assistance to the payroll processing team for the full end-to-end payroll process in Workday.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Knowledge of LTI plans, ex-pat processing, relocation activities
• Trained in Payroll
• Strong experience with several international benefit schemes and programs
• International payroll experience preferred
• Experience as a functional business owner working with payroll systems such as Workday, PeopleSoft and Ceridian
• Payroll processing knowledge
• Previous experience in project management and/or system implementation
• Free Access to on-site Fitness Center

Please consider me for the payroll opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In my previous role, I was responsible for all required payroll reports to finance after each payroll -Maintain payroll tax spreadsheet.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Patience to deal with frequent interruptions
• Commitment to upholding high ethical standards and high level of confidentiality to protect employee information
• Track record of providing exceptional customer service
• Minimum 1 experience in payroll
• A strong understanding of pay calculations, payroll processes, pay standards and wage and hour laws
• CFP or CPP Certification preferred
• Preferred experience with payroll implementations/transitions to new platforms
• Kronos timekeeping system knowledge strongly preferred