[Core] [64% incumbents] Process paperwork for new employees and enter employee information into the payroll system.
  DWAs: Enter information into databases or software programs. | Record personnel information.

[Core] [64% incumbents] Prepare and balance period-end reports, and reconcile issued payrolls to bank statements.
  DWAs: Reconcile records of sales or other financial transactions. | Prepare research or technical reports.

[Core] [64% incumbents] Record employee information, such as exemptions, transfers, and resignations, to maintain and update payroll records.
  DWAs: Record personnel information.

[Core] [64% incumbents] Complete time sheets showing employees' arrival and departure times.
  DWAs: Record personnel information.

[Core] [64% incumbents] Conduct verifications of employment.
  DWAs: Verify employee information.

[Core] [63% incumbents] Verify attendance, hours worked, and pay adjustments, and post information onto designated records.
  DWAs: Verify employee information.

[Core] [63% incumbents] Process and issue employee paychecks and statements of earnings and deductions.
  DWAs: Execute sales or other financial transactions.

[Core] [63% incumbents] Compute wages and deductions, and enter data into computers.
  DWAs: Calculate financial data. | Enter information into databases or software programs.

[Core] [63% incumbents] Distribute and collect timecards each pay period.
  DWAs: Distribute materials to employees or customers.

[Core] [63% incumbents] Keep track of leave time, such as vacation, personal, and sick leave, for employees.
  DWAs: Record personnel information.

[Core] [63% incumbents] Compile employee time, production, and payroll data from time sheets and other records.
  DWAs: Compile data or documentation.

[Core] [63% incumbents] Provide information to employees and managers on payroll matters, tax issues, benefit plans, and collective agreement provisions.
  DWAs: Provide information to coworkers.

[Supplemental] [63% incumbents] Prepare and file payroll tax returns.
  DWAs: Prepare financial documents. | File documents or records.

[Supplemental] [63% incumbents] Balance cash and payroll accounts.
  DWAs: Reconcile records of sales or other financial transactions.

[Supplemental] [63% incumbents] Train employees on organizations' timekeeping systems.
  DWAs: Train others in operational procedures.

[Supplemental] [63% incumbents] Coordinate special programs, such as United Way campaigns, that involve payroll deductions.
  DWAs: Coordinate operational activities.

[Core] [62% incumbents] Review time sheets, work charts, wage computation, and other information to detect and reconcile payroll discrepancies.
  DWAs: Verify employee information.

[Core] [62% incumbents] Issue and record adjustments to pay related to previous errors or retroactive increases.
  DWAs: Record personnel information.

[Core] [62% incumbents] Keep informed about changes in tax and deduction laws that apply to the payroll process.
  DWAs: Maintain current knowledge related to work activities.

[Supplemental] [62% incumbents] Compile statistical reports, statements, and summaries related to pay and benefits accounts, and submit them to appropriate departments.
  DWAs: Compile data or documentation.

[Supplemental] [62% incumbents] Complete, verify, and process forms and documentation for administration of benefits, such as pension plans, and unemployment and medical insurance.
  DWAs: Check data for recording errors. | Prepare documentation for contracts, transactions, or regulatory compliance.

--- SKILLS ---
  Reading Comprehension (imp:3.88 lvl:3.75) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Active Listening (imp:3.75 lvl:3.38) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Mathematics (imp:3.25 lvl:3.12) — Using mathematics to solve problems.
  Writing (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Speaking (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Critical Thinking (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Monitoring (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Active Learning (imp:2.75 lvl:2.88) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Learning Strategies (imp:2.25 lvl:2.62) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Science (imp:1.00) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  Administrative (imp:4.49 lvl:5.97) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Mathematics (imp:4.21 lvl:4.77) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  English Language (imp:4.19 lvl:4.61) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Economics and Accounting (imp:4.07 lvl:5.27) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:3.90 lvl:4.94) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Administration and Management (imp:3.83 lvl:4.56) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:3.21 lvl:4.14) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  Computers and Electronics (imp:3.15 lvl:3.74) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Communications and Media (imp:2.59 lvl:3.01) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Education and Training (imp:2.20 lvl:2.42) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Law and Government (imp:1.93 lvl:1.32) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Public Safety and Security (imp:1.79) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Psychology (imp:1.77) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:1.51) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  Foreign Language (imp:1.46 lvl:0.56) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Telecommunications (imp:1.44 lvl:0.47) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Production and Processing (imp:1.39 lvl:0.75) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Sales and Marketing (imp:1.38) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  History and Archeology (imp:1.38) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:1.36) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  Geography (imp:1.25) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:1.25) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Engineering and Technology (imp:1.08) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:1.08) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  Design (imp:1.06) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Transportation (imp:1.06) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Mechanical (imp:1.02) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Biology (imp:1.01) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  Food Production (imp:1.00) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food
  Building and Construction (imp:1.00) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  Physics (imp:1.00) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Chemistry (imp:1.00) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Fine Arts (imp:1.00) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform

--- ABILITIES ---
  Oral Comprehension (imp:3.88 lvl:3.88) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Written Comprehension (imp:3.88 lvl:3.88) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Written Expression (imp:3.75 lvl:3.50) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Near Vision (imp:3.75 lvl:3.75) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Oral Expression (imp:3.62 lvl:3.88) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:3.50 lvl:3.38) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Information Ordering (imp:3.38 lvl:3.12) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Number Facility (imp:3.38 lvl:3.38) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:3.25 lvl:3.25) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Selective Attention (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Speech Recognition (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Speech Clarity (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Category Flexibility (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Perceptual Speed (imp:2.88 lvl:2.62) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:2.75 lvl:2.62) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Originality (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Memorization (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Far Vision (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Speed of Closure (imp:2.00 lvl:2.12) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Visualization (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Time Sharing (imp:2.00 lvl:2.12) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Manual Dexterity (imp:2.00 lvl:1.00) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Finger Dexterity (imp:2.00 lvl:1.62) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Trunk Strength (imp:2.00 lvl:1.50) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:2.00 lvl:1.12) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:2.00 lvl:1.12) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Auditory Attention (imp:2.00 lvl:1.25) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:1.88 lvl:0.88) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:1.75 lvl:0.88) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Control Precision (imp:1.50 lvl:0.50) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Dynamic Strength (imp:1.38 lvl:0.38) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Spatial Orientation (imp:1.00) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:1.00) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Response Orientation (imp:1.00) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Rate Control (imp:1.00) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Reaction Time (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Static Strength (imp:1.00) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Explosive Strength (imp:1.00) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Stamina (imp:1.00) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Extent Flexibility (imp:1.00) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:1.00) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:1.00) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Night Vision (imp:1.00) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.
  Peripheral Vision (imp:1.00) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Depth Perception (imp:1.00) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:1.00) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
  Sound Localization (imp:1.00) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Working with Computers (imp:4.37 lvl:2.97) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Processing Information (imp:4.32 lvl:4.85) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Getting Information (imp:4.25 lvl:4.25) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:4.19 lvl:4.45) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:4.00 lvl:4.21) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:3.86 lvl:3.33) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:3.73 lvl:4.25) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:3.70 lvl:4.02) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:3.65 lvl:4.64) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:3.62 lvl:3.57) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:3.59 lvl:4.52) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:3.49 lvl:3.63) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:3.45 lvl:3.49) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:3.02 lvl:2.78) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:2.95 lvl:3.04) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:2.90 lvl:2.74) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:2.81 lvl:2.54) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:2.80 lvl:2.40) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Thinking Creatively (imp:2.73 lvl:3.21) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:2.72 lvl:2.14) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:2.70 lvl:3.04) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:2.52 lvl:2.03) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:2.49 lvl:2.35) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:2.32 lvl:2.08) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:2.25 lvl:2.45) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:2.18 lvl:1.97) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:2.07 lvl:2.08) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:2.04 lvl:1.59) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:1.96 lvl:1.45) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:1.86 lvl:1.26) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:1.78 lvl:2.22) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:1.77 lvl:1.52) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:1.69 lvl:0.99) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:1.69 lvl:1.34) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:1.69 lvl:1.33) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:1.66 lvl:1.03) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:1.63 lvl:0.97) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:1.43) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:1.36) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:1.33) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:1.33) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Dependability (imp:4.00) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Attention to Detail (imp:3.00) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Attention to Detail (imp:3.00) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Dependability (imp:2.65) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Integrity (imp:2.28) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Cautiousness (imp:2.24) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Integrity (imp:2.00) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Cautiousness (imp:1.00) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Perseverance (imp:0.97) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Cooperation (imp:0.95) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Self-Control (imp:0.95) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Achievement Orientation (imp:0.85) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Stress Tolerance (imp:0.80) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Sincerity (imp:0.65) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Humility (imp:0.42) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Self-Confidence (imp:0.41) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Initiative (imp:0.30) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Adaptability (imp:0.25) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Social Orientation (imp:0.25) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:0.20) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Empathy (imp:0.20) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Innovation () — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Achievement Orientation () — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Intellectual Curiosity () — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity () — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Initiative () — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Adaptability () — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Self-Confidence () — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Perseverance () — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Leadership Orientation () — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Humility () — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Sincerity () — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Empathy () — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Cooperation () — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Optimism () — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Social Orientation () — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Stress Tolerance () — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Self-Control () — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Optimism (imp:-0.07) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Innovation (imp:-0.34) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Leadership Orientation (imp:-0.50) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:-0.92) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Service Orientation (imp:3.00 lvl:2.75) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Time Management (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Coordination (imp:2.75 lvl:2.12) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Instructing (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Systems Analysis (imp:2.12 lvl:2.25) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Persuasion (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Negotiation (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Systems Evaluation (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Programming (imp:1.88 lvl:1.00) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
  Operations Monitoring (imp:1.88 lvl:1.00) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:1.62 lvl:0.75) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Technology Design (imp:1.38 lvl:0.38) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Operations Analysis (imp:1.25 lvl:0.38) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:1.25 lvl:0.25) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Equipment Selection (imp:1.00) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Installation (imp:1.00) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
  Operation and Control (imp:1.00) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:1.00) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Troubleshooting (imp:1.00) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Repairing (imp:1.00) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
  Management of Material Resources (imp:1.00) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 153,140
  annual_median    : $58,260
  annual_pct10     : $39,500
  annual_pct25     : $47,990
  annual_pct75     : $69,600
  annual_pct90     : $81,350
  annual_mean      : $59,630
  hourly_median    : $28.01

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : District of Columbia ($74,670)
  lowest_state     : Puerto Rico ($34,200)
  dispersion_ratio : 2.183x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (54 total) ---
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:   23,800  median: $  56,160
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:   18,530  median: $  54,900
  Construction                             emp:   15,930  median: $  57,850
  Management of Companies and Enterprises  emp:   14,220  median: $  61,020
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:   13,680  median: $  56,010
  Educational Services                     emp:   11,880  median: $  60,680
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:   11,640  median: $  60,840
  Manufacturing                            emp:    7,760  median: $  61,410
  Retail Trade                             emp:    6,100  median: $  55,040
  Transportation and Warehousing           emp:    5,410  median: $  54,080

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (20 total) ---
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:   23,800  median: $  56,160
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:   18,530  median: $  54,900
  Construction                             emp:   15,930  median: $  57,850
  Management of Companies and Enterprises  emp:   14,220  median: $  61,020
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:   13,680  median: $  56,010
  Educational Services                     emp:   11,880  median: $  60,680
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:   11,640  median: $  60,840
  Manufacturing                            emp:    7,760  median: $  61,410
  Retail Trade                             emp:    6,100  median: $  55,040
  Transportation and Warehousing           emp:    5,410  median: $  54,080

exact_match_status : no_exact_match
matched_title      : N/A
match_score        : 0.0000
wikidata_qid       : N/A
word_count         : 0
wikipedia_url      : N/A
license            : CC BY-SA 4.0
fetched_at         : 2026-06-02T22:23:26.042615Z

--- SEMANTIC NEIGHBORS (5) ---

  Title: Women in the United States (similarity: 0.2857)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Women_in_the_United_States
  QID: Q17514041
  Extract: The legal status of women in the United States has advanced significantly over the past two centuries, but not yet equal to that of men in comparison to other high-income democracies.

  Title: Time book (similarity: 0.2564)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Time_book
  QID: Q25245206
  Extract: A time book is a mostly outdated accounting record, that registered the hours worked by employees in a certain organization in a certain period. These records usually contain names of employees, type of work, hours worked, and sometimes wages paid.

  Title: Glossary of nautical terms (A–L) (similarity: 0.2903)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glossary_of_nautical_terms_(A%E2%80%93L)
  QID: Q2626877
  Extract: This glossary of nautical terms is an alphabetical listing of terms and expressions connected with ships, shipping, seamanship and navigation on water. Some remain current, while many date from the 17th to 19th centuries. The word nautical derives from the Latin nauticus, from Greek nautikos, from n

  Title: Emile Garcke (similarity: 0.1905)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emile_Garcke
  QID: Q16030036
  Extract: Emile Oscar Garcke was a naturalised British electrical engineer, industrial, commercial and political entrepreneur managing director of the British Electric Traction Company (BET), and early author on accounting. who is noted for writing the earliest standard text on cost accounting in 1887.

  Title: Jackie D'Amico (similarity: 0.0909)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jackie_D'Amico
  QID: Q716026
  Extract: John "Jackie" D'Amico was an American mobster and caporegime in New York City who served as street boss of the Gambino crime family from 2005 to 2011. "Street boss" had been the family's number one position ever since official Boss Peter Gotti started serving a life sentence in prison.

model_pass1          : claude-sonnet-4-20250514
model_pass2          : claude-haiku-4-5-20251001
inference_confidence : high
confidence_notes     : High confidence based on comprehensive O*NET data covering detailed work activities, skills, knowledge areas, and related occupation mappings, supplemented by current BLS wage and employment statistics.
inferred_at          : 2026-06-03T22:14:07.041529+00:00
tokens_input         : 4,548
tokens_output        : 4,417
cost_usd             : $0.048551
wikipedia_used       : False
wikipedia_title      : None
wikipedia_note       : No direct Wikipedia match exists for this specific occupation. The closest semantic neighbor 'Time book' relates to historical timekeeping records, providing minimal context for modern payroll and timekeeping practices.

--- PROSE FIELDS ---

ROLE SUMMARY:
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks compile and record employee time and payroll data for organizations, processing paychecks and maintaining accurate employment records. They combine administrative knowledge with mathematical skills to ensure employees are compensated correctly and on time. These professionals serve as the operational backbone of human resources departments, handling everything from new hire paperwork to period-end reconciliation.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
A typical day begins with processing paperwork for new employees and entering their information into payroll systems using tools like Intuit QuickBooks or Kronos Workforce Timekeeper. Throughout the day, they distribute and collect timecards, verify attendance hours and pay adjustments, then post this information to designated records. They spend considerable time working with computers to compute wages and deductions, entering data into Microsoft Excel and Access databases. The day often includes preparing and balancing period-end reports, reconciling issued payrolls to bank statements, and processing employee paychecks with statements of earnings and deductions. They also track various types of leave time including vacation, personal, and sick leave, while conducting employment verifications as needed.

WHO THRIVES:
Individuals who excel in this role demonstrate exceptional attention to detail and dependability, as accuracy in payroll processing directly impacts employee satisfaction and legal compliance. They possess strong mathematical reasoning abilities and are comfortable working with numbers, calculations, and financial data throughout their workday. Successful payroll clerks have excellent written and oral comprehension skills, enabling them to interpret complex employment policies and communicate effectively with employees about their compensation. Those who thrive combine administrative knowledge with customer service orientation, as they frequently interact with employees regarding sensitive financial matters. The role attracts individuals who prefer structured, process-driven work environments where they can apply methodical approaches to ensuring organizational compliance and employee satisfaction.

CAREER ENTRY:
Most positions require a high school diploma with some college coursework preferred, as evidenced by 31.8% of practitioners holding bachelor's degrees and 30.4% having some college education. Entry-level candidates typically need foundational knowledge in administrative procedures, mathematics, and computer applications, particularly Microsoft Office suite and payroll software systems. Many employers provide on-the-job training for specific payroll systems and company policies, though prior experience in administrative roles or accounting coursework can be advantageous. Professional development often includes learning specialized payroll software like Kronos Workforce Timekeeper and understanding employment law compliance requirements.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks often advance to supervisory roles overseeing administrative support teams or specialize as Human Resources Coordinators and HR Specialists with expanded responsibilities. Career progression typically leads to positions such as Payroll Administrator, Payroll Analyst, or Human Resources Administrative Assistant roles with greater autonomy and decision-making authority. Many professionals transition into broader accounting roles like Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks, or move into management positions such as Administrative Services Managers. The strong foundation in employment processes and administrative systems provides pathways into specialized HR functions or supervisory roles in office and administrative support.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
The field employs 153,140 professionals nationwide with a median annual salary of $58,260 according to BLS OEWS May 2025 data, ranging from $39,500 to $81,350 for the 10th to 90th percentiles. Geographic variation is moderate with a 2.18x ratio between the highest-paying District of Columbia ($74,670) and lowest-paying Puerto Rico ($34,200), indicating relatively stable compensation across regions. Employment is concentrated in Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (23,800 employed), Administrative and Support Services (18,530 employed), and Construction (15,930 employed), reflecting broad industry demand. The role represents stable employment in the administrative vertical with consistent demand across economic sectors, though automation of routine payroll processes may impact growth in basic clerical functions. Job Zone 3 classification indicates medium preparation requirements, making it accessible to candidates with moderate education and training investments.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
Moderate automation risk exists for routine data entry and calculation tasks, as payroll software increasingly handles automatic wage computations and direct deposit processing. However, the role's emphasis on compliance verification, employee interaction, and complex problem-solving involving employment policies provides protection against full automation. The need for human judgment in handling pay adjustments, employment verification, and reconciliation of discrepancies ensures continued demand for skilled professionals in this field.

--- REASONED EDGES ---
  [skill_overlap] Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks (43-3031.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles share high importance in Mathematical Reasoning (3.5 vs similar), Number Facility, and Administrative knowledge, with overlapping tasks in financial data processing.
    data: Mathematical Reasoning ability 3.5
    data: Administrative knowledge 4.5
    data: Processing financial information work activity
  [knowledge_overlap] Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping (43-4161.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Strong overlap in Personnel and Human Resources knowledge (3.9 importance) and Administrative knowledge (4.5), with shared employee information processing tasks.
    data: Personnel and Human Resources knowledge 3.9
    data: Administrative knowledge 4.5
    data: Employee information processing tasks
  [riasec_cluster] Billing and Posting Clerks (43-3021.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both occupy the Conventional personality cluster with emphasis on detail-oriented administrative work and systematic data processing.
    data: Conventional RIASEC 7.00
    data: Administrative work activities 4.2
    data: Detail-oriented work styles
  [career_pathway] First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers (43-1011.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Natural progression from individual contributor payroll role to supervisory position overseeing administrative support teams with expanded management responsibilities.
    data: Job Zone 3 to higher progression
    data: Administrative knowledge base
    data: Office management pathway
  [task_similarity] Office Clerks, General (43-9061.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Overlapping work activities in Processing Information (4.3) and Performing Administrative Activities (4.2) with shared computer-based documentation tasks.
    data: Processing Information 4.3
    data: Administrative Activities 4.2
    data: Computer work activities 4.4

--- NORMALIZER SIGNALS ---
  match_keywords   : ['payroll', 'timekeeping', 'time sheets', 'paycheck', 'wages', 'deductions', 'attendance', 'timecard']
  exclude_keywords : ['billing', 'bookkeeping', 'auditing', 'executive', 'medical']
  title_patterns   : ['Payroll Clerk', 'Timekeeping Clerk', 'Payroll Administrator', 'HR Payroll', 'Time Clerk']
  common_variations: ['Payroll Admin', 'Payroll Specialist', 'Time and Attendance Clerk', 'Payroll Coordinator', 'HR Payroll Assistant', 'Compensation Clerk', 'Workforce Administrator', 'Employee Records Clerk']

total_terms    : 40
top_words      : ['tendency', 'others', 'payroll', 'equipment', 'principles', 'administrative', 'includes', 'resources', 'control', 'objects', 'records', 'human', 'materials', 'ideas', 'activities', 'procedures', 'financial', 'techniques', 'body', 'orientation']
source_layers  : onet_tasks | onet_dimensions | dwas | wikipedia | inference

TERM                    COUNT     FREQ  DOMINANT SOURCE      SOURCE BREAKDOWN
──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
tendency                   42  0.01531  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
others                     39  0.01422  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:97%  dwas:3%
payroll                    23  0.00839  inference            inference:61%  onet_tasks:39%
equipment                  23  0.00839  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
principles                 16  0.00583  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
administrative             15  0.00547  inference            inference:73%  onet_dimensions:27%
includes                   14  0.00510  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:86%  inference:14%
resources                  12  0.00438  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:75%  inference:25%
control                    12  0.00438  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
objects                    12  0.00438  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
records                    11  0.00401  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:27%  dwas:27%  inference:27%
human                      11  0.00401  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:64%  inference:36%
materials                  11  0.00401  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:91%  dwas:9%
ideas                      11  0.00401  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
activities                 11  0.00401  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:82%  dwas:18%
procedures                 10  0.00365  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:80%  dwas:10%  inference:10%
financial                  10  0.00365  dwas                 dwas:50%  onet_dimensions:30%  inference:20%
techniques                 10  0.00365  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
body                       10  0.00365  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
orientation                10  0.00365  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:90%  inference:10%
record                      9  0.00328  dwas                 dwas:56%  onet_tasks:22%  wikipedia:11%
production                  9  0.00328  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  onet_tasks:11%
problems                    9  0.00328  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
processing                  9  0.00328  inference            inference:56%  onet_dimensions:44%
accounting                  9  0.00328  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:33%  wikipedia:33%  inference:33%
personnel                   9  0.00328  dwas                 dwas:56%  onet_dimensions:44%
services                    9  0.00328  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:67%  inference:33%
quickly                     9  0.00328  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
personal                    8  0.00292  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:75%  onet_tasks:12%  inference:12%
needs                       8  0.00292  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
monitoring                  8  0.00292  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
problem                     8  0.00292  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  inference:12%
rules                       8  0.00292  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
management                  8  0.00292  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  inference:12%
providing                   8  0.00292  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  inference:12%
standards                   8  0.00292  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
software                    8  0.00292  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:38%  inference:38%  dwas:25%
events                      8  0.00292  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
needed                      8  0.00292  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  inference:12%
actions                     8  0.00292  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%