Payroll Clerk

About the role

We are looking for a Payroll Clerk to join our client's team in Hayward. This is a long-term contract opportunity with strong potential to convert to a full-time role. The ideal candidate is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, enjoys answering employee payroll questions, and can provide dependable support during periods of team transition and coverage needs.

Responsibilities

• Review and verify a high volume of hourly employee timesheets for accuracy, completeness, and compliance before payroll is finalized.
• Assist with bi-weekly payroll activities for both exempt and non-exempt employees across multiple company entities.
• Support the payroll close process by coordinating required checks, updates, and final approvals.
• Work closely with the senior payroll team member to help prepare and submit payroll through Paycom for processing.
• Serve as payroll backup coverage during planned absences, helping maintain continuity of payroll operations.
• Respond to employee payroll inquiries in a clear and service-oriented manner, providing timely assistance.
• Help ensure all eligible hourly employees receive accurate pay on schedule, including attention to deductions and garnishment-related items when applicable.
• Maintain payroll records and follow wage and hour guidelines while identifying discrepancies that require correction or follow-up.

Requirements

• Previous payroll experience in a role involving payroll processing, payroll review, or payroll support.
• Hands-on experience with full-cycle payroll for an employee population within the 101 to 500+ range is preferred.
• Proficiency with Paycom is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of payroll auditing practices, including review of timecards and pay-related discrepancies.
• Understanding of wage and hour regulations affecting hourly and non-exempt employees.
• Familiarity with payroll items such as garnishments and standard payroll deductions.
• Strong communication skills and a positive, team-oriented approach when assisting employees and colleagues.

Benefits

Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan.