Payroll Clerk Job at Robert Half (Wasco)

Payroll Clerk

Robert Half

Location:
United States , Wasco

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 accurate and timely payroll operations for a workforce in Wasco, California. This is a position suited for someone who can manage end-to-end payroll activities, maintain compliance with payroll policies, and handle employee pay matters with care and precision. The ideal candidate brings hands-on payroll experience, strong auditing skills, and confidence working with both automated and manual payroll processes.

Job Responsibility:

Process complete payroll cycles for a mid-sized employee population, ensuring wages, deductions, and time data are calculated correctly and submitted on schedule
Review payroll records for accuracy by reconciling registers, identifying discrepancies, and resolving issues before final approval
Administer payroll adjustments such as garnishments, withholdings, and other required deductions in accordance with applicable guidelines
Maintain and update payroll information in ADP and related systems to support accurate employee compensation records
Handle manual payroll entries when needed, including corrections, off-cycle payments, and special pay situations
Respond to payroll-related questions from employees and internal stakeholders, providing clear and timely support
Prepare payroll documentation and reports that assist with audits, recordkeeping, and management review
Follow established payroll procedures and support process improvements tied to payroll operations when required

Requirements:

Experience processing payroll from start to finish in a detail-oriented business environment
Working knowledge of payroll practices for organizations with approximately 101 to 500 employees
Familiarity with garnishment processing, payroll deductions, and payroll compliance standards
Proficiency using ADP for payroll administration and record maintenance
Ability to complete payroll audits and review payroll registers with a high level of accuracy
Comfortable handling manual payroll tasks and resolving payroll discrepancies independently
Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to meet recurring deadlines

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