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Robert Half
Payroll Clerk
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What they do
A Payroll Clerk is responsible for elementary tasks relating to payroll, and issuing pay and pay-related information to employees
$46,372 / year median in California
-16% projected decline
Job Description
We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Clerk to support payroll operations for a hospitality environment in South San Francisco, California. This is a Long-term Contract position focused on maintaining accurate timekeeping records, preparing payroll data, and coordinating with internal teams to ensure timely processing. The ideal candidate brings strong organizational skills, professionalism in daily interactions, and the ability to handle sensitive employee information with care.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee daily timekeeping activities by collecting and reviewing employee hours from manual records and electronic tracking systems.
- Manage sign-in activities for labor calls, including distributing badges and organizing submitted timesheets for accurate recordkeeping.
- Monitor clock-in and clock-out activity each day to identify missed punches and follow up with supervisors to resolve discrepancies promptly.
- Audit payroll-related entries for accuracy before submitting finalized hours to the corporate payroll team for weekly processing.
- Record and update paid time off, holiday time, sick leave, and other attendance-related changes within the timekeeping system.
- Maintain employee payroll data such as department transfers, wage adjustments, new employee entries, leaves of absence, and terminations.
- Send required payroll information to connected business systems, including finance, payroll, and other designated support platforms.
- Communicate professionally with team members, managers, customers, and external partners while supporting a high standard of service.
- Protect confidential payroll and employee information at all times and assist with additional administrative duties as needed.