Payroll Clerk Job at Robert Half (Germantown)

Job Responsibility

Review employee time records, confirm corrections, and follow up with departments to resolve discrepancies before payroll is finalized
Process payroll activities across multiple pay groups and schedules, including weekly and biweekly cycles, while maintaining accuracy and timeliness
Calculate and validate earnings, benefit deductions, withholding amounts, and court-ordered garnishments in accordance with payroll requirements
Prepare and review direct deposit reporting to ensure employee payment information is complete and accurate for each pay period
Complete end-of-cycle payroll tasks, including final checks and confirmations needed to close each payroll period successfully
Reconcile payroll-related deductions against vendor invoices, including insurance and benefit charges, and investigate any variances
Maintain accurate payroll coding and supporting records, following established procedures and training guidance
Respond professionally to employee and management inquiries regarding payroll updates, deductions, and pay changes, providing clear explanations when needed

At least 3 years of payroll experience, including full-cycle payroll processing
Experience supporting payroll for employee populations of up to 600 workers
Working knowledge of payroll deductions, including benefits, taxes, and garnishments
Ability to manage multiple payroll schedules and meet recurring processing deadlines
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain payroll information clearly to employees and managers
High attention to detail and accuracy when reviewing time records, pay data, and reconciliations
Detail-oriented and confident when interacting with departmental leadership and handling payroll-related questions