Payroll Clerk

Responsibilities

• Manage payroll processing activities for employees across multiple states while following applicable federal and state regulations.
• Review and handle wage garnishments, employment verification requests, and related payroll documentation with accuracy and discretion.
• Serve as a point of contact for payroll-related questions, researching issues and providing clear, timely responses to employees and internal stakeholders.
• Enter and update payroll data in company systems to support personnel changes, earnings, deductions, and other administrative payroll actions.
• Aid in payroll reviews and audit activities by preparing records, validating data, and helping identify discrepancies.
• Maintain organized payroll files, reports, and supporting documentation while safeguarding confidential employee information.
• Generate and update payroll reports to support compliance, record retention, and departmental tracking needs.
• Contribute to additional payroll or administrative tasks as business needs require.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of payroll-related experience, with 3 or more years strongly preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel, including pivot tables and commonly used formulas.
• Experience with payroll and accounting systems; familiarity with ADP, Ceridian, Dayforce, About Time, Workday, or similar platforms is preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, stay organized, and produce accurate work in a deadline-driven environment.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact professionally across teams.
• Solid problem-solving ability and strong attention to detail when reviewing payroll data and resolving discrepancies.
• Bilingual skills are a plus, along with a commitment to maintaining confidentiality at all times.