Payroll Clerk Job at Robert Half (Germantown)

Payroll Clerk

Robert Half

Location:
United States , Germantown

Category:
Office Administration

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

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Job Description:

We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Clerk to support payroll operations for an organization based in Germantown, Tennessee. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who can manage payroll tasks accurately while communicating clearly with employees, department leaders, and vendors. The role involves handling multiple payroll cycles, reviewing payroll-related adjustments, and helping ensure deductions and reporting are completed correctly each pay period.

Job Responsibility:

Review and validate timesheet updates and payroll corrections, following up with employees and departments to resolve discrepancies
Process payroll activities across multiple pay schedules, including weekly and biweekly groups, while maintaining accuracy and timeliness
Calculate and maintain employee wage adjustments, deductions, and garnishment withholdings in accordance with payroll guidelines
Prepare and review direct deposit reporting to confirm payments are transmitted and recorded properly
Complete end-of-cycle payroll close activities for each pay period and help maintain organized payroll records
Reconcile benefit and deduction amounts against vendor invoices, including insurance-related withholdings and other employee elections
Support the administration of payroll deductions tied to life, disability, and other benefit programs
Apply correct payroll coding and follow established procedures to ensure transactions are entered consistently
Communicate payroll changes, answer employee questions, and participate in discussions with management and departmental stakeholders as needed

Requirements:

Experience supporting payroll processing in a high-volume environment
Working knowledge of full-cycle payroll, including payroll close procedures and payroll reporting
Familiarity with employee deductions, garnishments, and direct deposit administration
Ability to review timesheets carefully and identify errors or missing information before payroll is finalized
Strong communication skills with the ability to explain payroll matters clearly and professionally
Customer-focused approach with confidence interacting with employees, managers, and cross-functional teams
Strong written grammar and attention to detail when preparing payroll-related communications

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