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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
$45,904 / year median in Pennsylvania
-29% projected decline
Job Description
We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Clerk to support accurate and timely payroll operations for an organization based in Lancaster, New York. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who is comfortable handling end-to-end payroll activities, maintaining compliance with deductions and garnishments, and working carefully with payroll records and related documentation. The role also involves supporting invoice review and select purchasing-related tasks while using Microsoft Excel to organize and verify data.
Responsibilities:
- Process recurring payroll accurately and on schedule for a workforce of approximately 101 to 500 employees.
- Manage full-cycle payroll activities, including data review, earnings and deduction updates, and final payroll verification.
- Administer garnishments and other required withholdings in accordance with applicable guidelines and employee records.
- Review payroll information for completeness and resolve discrepancies before submission.
- Use Microsoft Excel to track payroll details, reconcile figures, and prepare supporting reports.
- Confirm approved invoices are properly documented and aligned with internal records.
- Assist with purchasing-related administrative activities, including record maintenance and transaction support.
- Maintain organized payroll files and ensure sensitive employee information is handled confidentially.