Payroll Clerk Job at Robert Half (Hayward)

Payroll Clerk

Robert Half

Location:
United States , Hayward

Category:
Office Administration

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

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Job Description:

We are looking for a Payroll Clerk to join our client in Hayward in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This position focuses on supporting payroll operations for a multi-entity organization, with a strong emphasis on reviewing hourly time records, assisting with payroll completion, and helping ensure employees are paid accurately and on schedule. The role also serves as key support for senior payroll coverage during an upcoming leave period, making it ideal for someone who is dependable, collaborative, and comfortable working in a fast-paced payroll environment.

Job Responsibility:

Review and validate a high volume of hourly employee timesheets to confirm accuracy, completeness, and policy compliance before payroll is finalized
Assist with bi-weekly payroll activities for a workforce of approximately 520 employees across multiple company entities
Partner with the senior payroll team member to help prepare and submit payroll through Paycom for timely payment processing
Support payroll close activities by identifying discrepancies, following up on missing information, and helping resolve timekeeping issues
Serve as payroll backup during a senior staff absence, helping maintain continuity of payroll operations
Respond to employee payroll inquiries in a clear and service-oriented manner, providing timely assistance
Help verify that exempt and non-exempt employees are paid correctly in alignment with hours worked and payroll records
Monitor timecard entries for compliance with wage and hour guidelines, including meal break and labor law considerations
Contribute to payroll accuracy by maintaining careful documentation and escalating unusual items when needed

Requirements:

2-3 years of payroll experience, including hands-on involvement with recurring payroll cycles
Prior experience with payroll auditing, especially timecard or timesheet review for hourly employees
Working knowledge of wage and hour rules, meal break requirements, and labor law compliance
Experience using Paycom is strongly preferred
Ability to support payroll processing for organizations with 100-500+ employees

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