Payroll Clerk

About the role

We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Clerk to support payroll operations for a busy team. This long-term contract position is ideal for someone who can work on-site in a permanent capacity and contribute to accurate, timely pay processing for a mid-sized employee population. The person in this role will partner closely with payroll leadership to help maintain compliance, resolve payroll issues, and keep payroll records organized and up to date.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll accurately and on schedule for employees across a workforce of roughly 100 to 500 individuals.
• Review time and pay data to verify hours, earnings, deductions, and other payroll entries before each cycle is finalized.
• Administer wage garnishments and other withholdings while ensuring calculations and documentation meet applicable requirements.
• Maintain payroll records and supporting files in an organized manner to help ensure audit readiness and reporting accuracy.
• Work closely with the payroll manager to address employee pay questions, investigate discrepancies, and resolve issues promptly.
• Assist with full-cycle payroll activities, including data entry, payroll adjustments, reconciliations, and final review steps.
• Support payroll-related updates or process changes as directed, including tasks tied to internal system or workflow transitions when needed.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in payroll processing, including end-to-end payroll responsibilities.
• Ability to manage payroll for an employee population ranging from approximately 101 to 500 workers.
• Working knowledge of payroll deductions, tax withholdings, and garnishment administration.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify and correct pay-related discrepancies.
• Comfortable working in an on-site environment for a full 40-hour workweek.
• Proficiency in handling confidential employee and compensation information with discretion.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate with payroll leadership and internal staff.