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Robert Half

Payroll Clerk

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A Payroll Clerk is responsible for elementary tasks relating to payroll, and issuing pay and pay-related information to employees

$39,579 / year median in Texas

-24% projected decline

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  • Contact employees via email and phone to obtain timesheet approvals
  • Deliver instruction/training to employees regarding the use of payroll-related systems including entry of timesheets, online access of pay statements, etc.
  • Perform clerical duties such as filing, scanning, faxing, photocopying, etc.
  • Data entry into Excel and the ADP payroll system
  • Enter and audit union calculations via Excel as instructed
  • Download and distribute/save reports as instructed
  • Build and run custom reports out of ADP
  • Other duties as assigned Requirements
  • 3+ years of hands on experience at a large corporation
  • Strong Microsoft Office skills
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills (verbal, written and listening)
  • Great attention to detail
  • Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills
  • ADP and/or PeopleSoft experience preferred
  • Ability to easily learn new systems Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies.
We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) and Privacy Notice (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/privacy) .