Payroll Clerk

Description We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Clerk to support accurate and timely payroll operations for a workforce of approximately 175 employees in Richmond, Virginia. This Long-term Contract position focuses on end-to-end payroll administration, including weekly processing for hourly staff and careful handling of employee pay records. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience with full-cycle payroll, garnishments, and ADP in a fast-paced environment where precision and confidentiality are essential.

Responsibilities:

• Manage complete payroll processing for a workforce of about 175 employees, ensuring all payments are issued accurately and on schedule.
• Administer weekly payroll for hourly team members while maintaining consistent compliance with company policies and payroll regulations.
• Review timesheets, earnings, deductions, and payroll adjustments to verify accuracy before final submission.
• Maintain payroll records and update employee information to support accurate wages, tax withholdings, and benefit deductions.
• Process garnishments, levies, and other required withholdings in accordance with applicable laws and deadlines.
• Use ADP to enter, validate, and finalize payroll data while resolving discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Respond to payroll-related questions from employees and provide clear follow-up on pay issues or corrections.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to support reliable payroll operations and assist with payroll reporting as needed. Requirements
• Experience processing payroll from start to finish in a dedicated payroll role.
• Background supporting payroll for organizations with roughly 101 to 500 employees.
• Working knowledge of weekly payroll procedures, particularly for hourly employees.
• Hands-on experience handling garnishments and other statutory deductions.
• Proficiency using ADP for payroll processing and record maintenance.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify and correct payroll discrepancies.
• Ability to manage confidential information with professionalism and discretion.

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