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Payroll Clerk
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Robert Half
Germantown, TN (In Person)
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Description We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Clerk to support accurate and timely payroll operations for a multi-pay-cycle workforce in Germantown, Tennessee. This role is ideal for someone who can balance precision with strong employee communication, especially when addressing pay-related questions and explaining adjustments clearly. The position works across several payroll schedules, manages deductions and garnishments, and helps ensure each payroll cycle is completed and reconciled properly.
Responsibilities:
- Review employee time records, confirm corrections, and follow up with departments to resolve discrepancies before payroll is finalized.
- Process payroll activities across multiple pay groups and schedules, including weekly and biweekly cycles, while maintaining accuracy and timeliness.
- Calculate and validate earnings, benefit deductions, withholding amounts, and court-ordered garnishments in accordance with payroll requirements.
- Prepare and review direct deposit reporting to ensure employee payment information is complete and accurate for each pay period.
- Complete end-of-cycle payroll tasks, including final checks and confirmations needed to close each payroll period successfully.
- Reconcile payroll-related deductions against vendor invoices, including insurance and benefit charges, and investigate any variances.
- Maintain accurate payroll coding and supporting records, following established procedures and training guidance.
- Respond professionally to employee and management inquiries regarding payroll updates, deductions, and pay changes, providing clear explanations when needed. Requirements
- At least 3 years of payroll experience, including full-cycle payroll processing.
- Experience supporting payroll for employee populations of up to 600 workers.
- Working knowledge of payroll deductions, including benefits, taxes, and garnishments.
- Ability to manage multiple payroll schedules and meet recurring processing deadlines.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain payroll information clearly to employees and managers.
- High attention to detail and accuracy when reviewing time records, pay data, and reconciliations.
- Detail-oriented and confident when interacting with departmental leadership and handling payroll-related questions.