We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Clerk to support payroll operations for a company in San Leandro, California. This is a Contract position suited for someone with hands-on experience managing full-cycle payroll in a mid-sized employee population. The ideal candidate will help ensure employees are paid accurately and on time while maintaining compliance with payroll regulations and company procedures.
Responsibilities:
- Process end-to-end payroll for a workforce of approximately 500 employees, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in each pay cycle.
- Review timekeeping, earnings, deductions, and tax data to verify payroll information before final submission.
- Administer payroll adjustments such as garnishments, withholdings, and other required deductions in accordance with applicable guidelines.
- Maintain payroll records and supporting documentation to ensure organized, audit-ready files.
- Respond to payroll-related questions from employees and internal stakeholders with professionalism and attention to detail.
- Reconcile payroll reports and identify discrepancies, taking corrective action when needed.
- Assist with compliance-related payroll tasks, including adherence to company policies and relevant wage and hour requirements.