·         Collect daily, weekly or monthly timesheets

·         Calculate bonuses and allowances

·         Prepare employees’ compensation by the end of each month using   payroll software

·         Schedule bank payments or hand out paychecks directly   to employees

·         Distribute payment statements and gather signed receipts(digital   or paper)

·         Report on payroll expenses

·         Ensure wages and tax withholdings comply with regulations

·         Enter new employees’ data (e.g. bank accounts and tax     identification numbers) into internal databases

·         Answer questions about compensation, benefits, taxes and   insurance deductions