Payroll Clerk Job at Robert Half (Morgan Hill)

Job Description

We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Clerk to support payroll operations for a non-profit organization in Morgan Hill, California. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who can manage payroll activities accurately and consistently in a multi-employee environment while maintaining compliance with applicable policies and regulations. The role will focus on end-to-end payroll processing, employee pay adjustments, and timely resolution of payroll-related issues.

Job Responsibility

Process full-cycle payroll for a workforce of approximately 101 to 500 employees, ensuring accuracy and timeliness for each pay period
Review timesheets, earnings, deductions, and pay changes to confirm all payroll data is complete and correctly entered before processing
Administer payroll garnishments and other withholdings in accordance with court orders, company policies, and legal requirements
Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies, responding to employee questions about pay, deductions, and payroll records
Maintain organized payroll documentation and update employee records to support accurate reporting and audit readiness
Reconcile payroll totals and verify payroll registers to ensure payments, taxes, and deductions are properly calculated
Coordinate with internal teams to gather payroll inputs such as new hires, terminations, rate updates, and benefit deductions
Support payroll-related compliance activities by helping prepare reports and ensuring payroll practices align with applicable regulations

Requirements

Hands-on experience processing payroll in a full-cycle payroll environment
Proven ability to manage payroll for an employee population ranging from 101 to 500 employees
Working knowledge of payroll garnishments, deductions, and related compliance requirements
Strong understanding of payroll calculations, data validation, and record maintenance
Ability to handle confidential employee and compensation information with discretion
High level of accuracy, organization, and attention to detail in payroll processing tasks
Proficiency with payroll systems, spreadsheets, and standard office software
Effective communication skills for addressing payroll questions and coordinating with internal stakeholders

What we offer

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401(k) plan

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