Payroll Clerk

Payroll Clerk (2-month Contract with potential to convert) Onsite | Commerce, CA | $30-$34/hr + Benefits We're partnering with a growing, people-first organization to hire a Payroll Clerk who brings strong payroll fundamentals, a positive attitude, and a service-oriented mindset. This is a 2‑month contract with strong potential to convert to full-time as the company builds out a long-term payroll resource within HR. If you're detail-driven but also approachable, enjoy collaborating closely with HR, and want to be part of a team where personality and professionalism truly matter — this could be a great fit. Why You'll Love This Role High-visibility payroll role fully embedded within HR Supportive environment with hands-on training in company-specific processes Stable biweekly payroll cadence (two cycles = payroll processed weekly) Opportunity to convert to a permanent position Collaborative HR team (6-7 people) that values approachability and teamwork What You'll Do As the Payroll Clerk, you'll support accurate and timely payroll processing for approximately 700 employees across 17 locations , while partnering closely with HR and the Payroll Specialist.

Key Responsibilities:

Review and audit timesheets and attendance records to ensure accuracy and completeness Calculate payroll adjustments including overtime, bonuses, commissions, and deductions (with guidance) Prepare commission calculations for review prior to payroll upload Assist with payroll processing for hourly, salaried, and commission-based employees Support payroll reporting, reconciliations, and discrepancy resolution Respond to employee payroll inquiries with professionalism and care Coordinate separation documentation and requests with internal divisions Assist with year-end payroll activities, including W‑2 processing and employee inquiries Maintain strict confidentiality and security of payroll and employee data Serve as backup payroll processor as needed

What We're Looking For Required Qualifications:

2-5+ years of full-cycle payroll experience (minimum 200 employees processed) Strong working knowledge of California payroll Experience processing biweekly payroll High attention to detail and accuracy Proficiency with Excel (pivot tables and lookups preferred; flexibility for strong processors) Comfortable handling sensitive and confidential information Approachable, professional, and personable communication style

Preferred Qualifications:

Multi-state payroll experience Experience supporting payroll within an HR function Payroll software experience — Paycom highly preferred , but open to ADP, UKG, Paychex, QuickBooks, or similar systems Willingness to learn and be trained on company-specific processes (this team values adaptability over "overqualification")

Role Details Schedule:

Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM (onsite)

Location:

Commerce, CA Compensation:

$30-$34/hour + benefits

Reporting To:

HR Manager Employment Type:

Contract-to-hire (2 months, with strong conversion potential) Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Commerce, CA. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $34.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Commerce,CA.

Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Apr 17, 2026.

About Aston Carter:

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.