Payroll Clerk Job at Robert Half (Pleasant Hill)

Payroll Clerk

Robert Half

Location:
United States , Pleasant Hill

Category:
Office Administration

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

Not provided

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Job Description:

Our team is seeking a Payroll Clerk to join our Full-Time Engagement Professionals practice. In this role, you will support client engagements by processing payroll transactions, maintaining employee payroll records, assisting with timekeeping and payroll data entry, and helping resolve payroll-related discrepancies. The ideal candidate has strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills, along with the ability to work effectively in fast-paced environments. This role helps clients maintain continuity in critical payroll functions and interim project support.

Job Responsibility:

Support payroll processing activities by entering, reviewing, and validating payroll data
Audit timecards for accuracy, completeness, and proper approvals
Follow up with managers and employees regarding missing, incomplete, or inaccurate timecard information
Maintain payroll records and assist with updates to employee payroll information
Research and help resolve payroll discrepancies in a timely manner
Use Excel, including PivotTables and VLOOKUPs, to track payroll data, identify discrepancies, and prepare reports
Perform high-volume data entry with speed and accuracy
Respond to payroll-related inquiries with professionalism and strong customer service
Support payroll deadlines while maintaining confidentiality and accuracy
Adapt quickly to new client systems, workflows, and payroll processes

Requirements:

2+ years of experience in payroll, payroll support, or a related accounting role
Experience auditing timecards and following up with managers and employees on payroll issues
Intermediate Excel skills, including PivotTables and VLOOKUPs
Fast and accurate data entry skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
High level of attention to detail, organization, and confidentiality
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in fast-paced environments
Associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related field preferred
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States

What we offer:

medical insurance
vision insurance
dental insurance
life insurance
disability insurance
401(k) or deferred compensation plan
paid time off for vacation
paid time off for personal needs
paid sick time
paid holidays
Choice Time Off (CTO) up to 13 days per calendar year (varies based on years of service and pro-rated based on hours worked per week)
up to 10 paid holidays per calendar year