Payroll Clerk

About the role

We are looking for a Payroll Clerk to join a busy team, supporting payroll operations in a fast-moving beverage distribution and wholesale environment. This is a contract opportunity with permanent potential for someone who thrives in detail-focused work and can maintain accuracy while handling large volumes of information. The role is fully onsite and offers the chance to contribute to a structured payroll process while building long-term career potential.

Responsibilities

• Enter and update payroll details in the system, including hours worked, earnings, deductions, and employee changes, with a strong focus on accuracy.
• Check payroll entries against internal records and timekeeping information to confirm completeness and resolve inconsistencies.
• Support payroll preparation by assisting with reviews before processing and validating results after payroll runs are completed.
• Maintain organized payroll files and documentation to support record retention and compliance needs.
• Investigate data issues, make appropriate corrections when needed, and raise more complex discrepancies to the payroll team promptly.
• Work closely with payroll staff to help meet processing timelines and ensure employees are paid correctly and on schedule.
• Perform repetitive data entry tasks efficiently while preserving a high standard of precision in a high-volume office setting.

Requirements

• Previous experience in payroll support, data entry, or an administrative position involving detailed record handling is preferred.
• Strong keyboarding and data entry ability with consistent accuracy in high-volume work.
• Familiarity with basic Excel functions such as entering data, sorting, and filtering spreadsheets.
• Ability to stay focused on repetitive tasks and maintain attention to detail throughout the workday.
• Solid organizational skills and the ability to manage priorities to meet deadlines.
• Dependable attendance and reliability in a fully onsite Monday through Friday environment.
• Exposure to payroll processes, including garnishments or general payroll administration, is a plus.
• All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance available to contract/temporary professionals.
• Eligibility to enroll in the company 401(k) plan for hired contract/temporary professionals.

Schedule

Fully onsite, Monday through Friday.