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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
$48,722 / year median in Massachusetts
-25% projected decline
Job Description
Jobs › Pittsfield, MA › Payroll Clerk Robert Half Payroll Clerk Pittsfield, MA Apply Description We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Clerk to support payroll and timekeeping operations while serving as a dependable resource for HR-related administrative needs in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who can manage sensitive employee information with discretion, work accurately in a fast-paced environment, and communicate effectively with teams across the organization. The role focuses on payroll coordination, multi-state payroll support, and resolving timekeeping or pay-related issues through organized and analytical work.
Responsibilities:
- Process payroll activities accurately and on schedule for employees across multiple states.
- Review timekeeping records, identify discrepancies, and coordinate corrections before payroll is finalized.
- Maintain payroll documentation and employee records with a high level of accuracy and confidentiality.
- Respond to employee and internal team questions related to pay, deductions, garnishments, and time reporting.
- Support HR administration by assisting with payroll-related updates, employee data changes, and routine records management.
- Use Microsoft Teams, Outlook, Excel, and Word to coordinate communication, track information, and prepare payroll support materials.
- Partner with colleagues in different departments to gather required payroll inputs and ensure smooth processing cycles.
- Investigate payroll issues, analyze discrepancies, and help implement timely resolutions to maintain compliance and accuracy. Requirements
- Prior experience in payroll processing, including full-cycle payroll responsibilities.
- Experience supporting payroll for a workforce of approximately 101 to 500 employees.
- Knowledge of multi-state payroll practices and related administrative requirements.
- Familiarity with payroll garnishments and employee deduction processing.
- General Human Resources experience in an administrative or support capacity.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and Microsoft Teams.
- Strong attention to detail, sound problem-solving ability, and solid analytical skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.