Payroll Clerk

Jobs › Quincy, MA › Payroll Clerk Robert Half Payroll Clerk Quincy, MA Apply Description We are looking for a Payroll Clerk to support accurate and efficient payroll operations for a client team. This is a Long-term Contract position offering a fully remote schedule of approximately 5 hours per week. The ideal candidate will bring hands-on payroll experience, strong familiarity with ADP, and the ability to work closely with HR and finance partners to ensure employees are paid correctly and on time.

Responsibilities:

• Process payroll on a consistent schedule while ensuring all payments are completed accurately and within required deadlines.
• Review timesheets, earnings, deductions, and other payroll inputs to confirm data integrity before finalizing each payroll cycle.
• Maintain organized and up-to-date employee payroll records, including compensation changes, tax details, and deduction elections.
• Respond to employee questions related to wages, withholdings, benefits deductions, and other payroll-related matters in a clear and helpful manner.
• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies by coordinating with internal HR and finance contacts as needed.
• Administer garnishment orders and benefit-related deductions in accordance with company policy and applicable regulations.
• Prepare payroll summaries and supporting reports for internal review, audits, and routine reconciliation activities.
• Assist with year-end payroll tasks, including support for tax documentation and related compliance reporting. Requirements
• Prior experience in payroll processing, including full-cycle payroll responsibilities.
• Proficiency with ADP payroll systems and confidence navigating payroll software tools.
• Working knowledge of payroll laws, tax withholding practices, and federal and state compliance requirements.
• Experience handling garnishments, employee deductions, and payroll record maintenance.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify errors and maintain a high level of accuracy.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to address payroll questions clearly and professionally.
• Ability to manage deadlines independently in a remote, part-time work environment.

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