Payroll Clerk Job at Robert Half (Wasco)

Payroll Clerk

Robert Half

Location:
United States , Wasco

Category:
Office Administration

Contract Type:
Not provided

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Job Description:

We are looking for an experienced and highly capable Payroll Administrator to lead accurate, compliant, and timely payroll processing for a multi-site workforce. This role is responsible for end-to-end payroll administration and requires a confident detail oriented who can take ownership, exercise sound judgment, and operate with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate brings deep payroll expertise supporting 300–500 employees across weekly, bi-weekly, and semi-monthly cycles, demonstrates strong system proficiency, and is comfortable being the go-to payroll authority.

Job Responsibility:

Process full-cycle payroll accurately and on schedule for an employee population ranging from approximately 300 to 500 staff members
Review, analyze, and audit payroll registers, time records, and supporting documentation to ensure earnings, deductions, net pay and taxes are entered correctly
Audit payroll registers to identify discrepancies, resolve errors, and maintain reliable payroll records
Administer garnishments and other withholdings in accordance with applicable orders, policies, and payroll regulations
Manage both system-based and manual payroll activities as needed to support timely employee payments
Use ADP, Workforce Now, and payroll tools and related systems to maintain employee payroll information and complete payroll processing tasks
Respond to payroll-related questions from employees and internal stakeholders with accuracy and professionalism
Maintain organized payroll documentation and support compliance with company procedures and reporting requirements
Partner with HR and leadership to support payroll-related compliance, reporting, audits, and internal controls

Requirements:

Proven experience processing payroll, including full-cycle payroll responsibilities
Background handling payroll for organizations with approximately 300 to 500 employees is required
Working knowledge of garnishments, deductions, and payroll auditing practices
Experience using ADP for payroll processing and payroll record maintenance is required
Ability to perform manual payroll calculations and support payroll functions when system adjustments are required
Strong attention to detail with the ability to detect and correct payroll discrepancies
Solid organizational and communication skills for managing deadlines and payroll inquiries
Proven self-starter who can operate with little to no direction while remaining open to feedback and guidance
HR Certification, CCP Certification, or degree in Human Resources required unless experience substitution applies

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