Data Entry Clerk

Administrative Services

Washington, District Of Columbia

Consultant

Sep 2, 2026

The Payroll and Benefits operations team requires the services of a few contractors to provide an array of specialized duties. They will provide data entry support for the tremendous amount of paperwork. The various paperwork to be processed includes New Hire, Salary Adjustments, and Terminations that will be entered into the Lawson Payroll system. The candidates will also provide research and validation of paperwork along with researching and providing assistance to our permanent staff. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, processing daily paperwork for entry into Lawson related to the regular and off-cycle payroll processing. The position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Specialized Duties:

Review all paperwork received in the Operations section.

Update name, address, and W4 tax changes in Lawson.

Set up new Health insurance and life insurance deductions for staff.

Process all types of Personnel Actions (New Hire, Terminations, Salary Adjustments, etc.) into Lawson.

Work closely with the Payroll and Benefits counseling staff to resolve paperwork issues.

Research and resolve payroll issues after the payroll is completed.

Provide sorting and filing of the high-volume paperwork received in the Office of Payroll and Benefits.

Process a high volume of call activity and influx of documentation.

Educational Requirements:

High School Diploma (College degree, preferred)

Candidate Requirements

Minimum one years' experience working in a payroll processing or office environment; preferably payroll systems experience.

Must possess a minimum of two (2) years' working experience with Microsoft Office Suite.

Competencies:

Data Entry accuracy and experience in a high volume, customer service environment.

Detail-oriented candidate with strong organization skills and a working knowledge of computers. Ability to multi-task while working in a complex, fast paced, confidential team environment, and recognize their responsibilities are critical. The candidate should be self-motivated with a willingness to learn and be independent.