Payroll Clerk

We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Clerk to support day-to-day payroll activities for a multi-state employee population based in Benicia, California. This Long-term Contract opportunity is well suited for someone who is dependable, adaptable, and interested in building experience in payroll operations. The role combines payroll data entry, timekeeping support, report handling, and administrative coordination in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Enter employee timecard information and paper-based time records accurately into the payroll system to support timely payroll processing.
• Monitor the payroll inbox, respond to routine inquiries, and direct more complex questions to the appropriate team member.
• Provide assistance with timekeeping device or timeclock issues and help maintain organized payroll-related records and documentation.
• Retrieve, download, and sort payroll files, data sets, and standard reports for review and processing needs.
• Support payroll administration for an employee group spanning multiple states while maintaining accuracy and confidentiality.
• Review submitted hours for completeness and flag discrepancies or missing details for follow-up.
• Use Excel to organize payroll information, perform basic formula-based tasks, and maintain clean supporting data.
• Learn and navigate company payroll and timekeeping tools to complete daily administrative and processing tasks effectively.