Payroll Clerk

Description We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Clerk to support day-to-day payroll activities for a multi-state employee population based in Benicia, California. This Long-term Contract opportunity is well suited for someone who is dependable, adaptable, and interested in building experience in payroll operations. The role combines payroll data entry, timekeeping support, report handling, and administrative coordination in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Enter employee timecard information and paper-based time records accurately into the payroll system to support timely payroll processing.
• Monitor the payroll inbox, respond to routine inquiries, and direct more complex questions to the appropriate team member.
• Provide assistance with timekeeping device or timeclock issues and help maintain organized payroll-related records and documentation.
• Retrieve, download, and sort payroll files, data sets, and standard reports for review and processing needs.
• Support payroll administration for an employee group spanning multiple states while maintaining accuracy and confidentiality.
• Review submitted hours for completeness and flag discrepancies or missing details for follow-up.
• Use Excel to organize payroll information, perform basic formula-based tasks, and maintain clean supporting data.
• Learn and navigate company payroll and timekeeping tools to complete daily administrative and processing tasks effectively. Requirements
• Prior experience in payroll support, administrative work, or high-volume data entry in an office environment.
• Working knowledge of payroll fundamentals, including time entry and payroll-related record handling.
• Basic understanding of California wage and hour rules, including regular time, overtime, and double-time calculations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the use of basic formulas for tracking and organizing information.
• Strong attention to detail with a consistent approach to accuracy and follow-through.
• Ability to manage confidential information responsibly and maintain dependable attendance.
• Comfort learning new software applications and working within payroll or timekeeping systems.
• Experience extracting or downloading data for reporting or processing purposes is preferred.

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