Payroll Assistant Volunteer

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Schedule: 6 hours per week, starting on June

Salary: This is a volunteer, unpaid internship. If you are using this internship to gain course credit or seek out grants with your college, please include this information in your cover letter.

To apply: Along with your resume, please send us a brief cover letter highlighting why you’re interested in the program. Send your materials to omarg@homelessgardenproject.org and include the internship position for which you’re applying in the subject line. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Description

The Homeless Garden Project (HGP), founded in 1990 and based in Santa Cruz, California, provides job training, transitional employment, and support services to people experiencing homelessness. In addition, HGP operates a thriving community education and volunteer program. Our programs take place on our 3.5-acre organic farm and related social enterprises.

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented volunteer to join our team as a Payroll Assistant. This role is crucial in ensuring timely and accurate payroll processing for our staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist with processing bi-weekly payroll using ADP software.
• Review and verify employee timesheets for accuracy.
• Calculate and prepare payroll taxes and deductions.
• Maintain confidential employee records and payroll information.
• Assist with other administrative tasks related to payroll, as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience with ADP payroll software (or a similar software) is preferred but not required.
• Strong knowledge of payroll procedures and tax regulations.
• Proficient in Google Suite applications (e.g., Gmail, Docs, Sheets). Excel is ok.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Reliability and trustworthiness

Volunteer Will Gain:

• Increased self-confidence and self-esteem.
• Improved communication and interpersonal skills.
• Networking opportunities with other professionals.
• A sense of belonging and community.
• The opportunity to explore new career paths.