Payroll Clerk Job at Robert Half (Durham)

Payroll Clerk

Robert Half

Location:
United States , Durham

Category:
Office Administration

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Job Description:

We are looking for a dependable Payroll Clerk to support a busy construction organization in Durham, North Carolina. This Contract to hire position and is ideal for someone who is comfortable working on site, managing high-volume payroll activity, and handling detailed administrative tasks with accuracy. The person in this role will help maintain payroll operations across multiple entities, contribute to timely employee payments, and provide reliable day-to-day support in a fast-paced environment.

Job Responsibility:

Process payroll for a large volume of employees and multiple company entities while maintaining accuracy and timeliness
Enter, review, and update payroll data in Sage 100 and related records with strong attention to detail
Assist with full-cycle payroll activities, including earnings, deductions, garnishments, and routine adjustments
Verify timekeeping and payroll information before submission to help ensure compliant and error-free payroll processing
Support payroll coverage for the department by managing essential tasks independently when needed
Maintain organized payroll documentation in an environment that includes significant manual and paper-based processes
Work closely with internal team members to resolve payroll discrepancies and respond to routine payroll questions
Contribute to consistent payroll operations within a construction-focused business that manages high transaction volume

Requirements:

At least 3 years of payroll experience, including hands-on exposure to full-cycle payroll processing
Prior experience handling payroll in a high-volume environment with extensive data entry responsibilities
Working knowledge of Sage 100, ideally within a payroll or accounting setting
Experience administering payroll deductions, garnishments, and related updates
Background in construction, contractor, warehouse, or similarly operations-driven industries
Ability to work on site in Durham, North Carolina and quickly adapt to established workflows
Strong accuracy, organization, and dependability, with a coachable approach to learning team processes

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