Payroll Clerk

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Clerk to join a team in Benicia, California on a Contract to hire basis. This role supports payroll processing for a multi-state employee population and is well suited for someone who is dependable, adaptable, and comfortable handling administrative and data-related tasks. The position offers an opportunity to contribute to accurate payroll operations while working with timekeeping records, payroll communications, and reporting.

Responsibilities:

• Enter employee time records, including timecards and manual time entries, into the payroll system with a high level of accuracy.

• Monitor the payroll inbox, respond to routine inquiries, and direct questions to the appropriate team members when needed.

• Provide day-to-day support for timekeeping issues and maintain organized payroll-related files and documentation.

• Retrieve payroll information from systems and arrange reports and data for review and processing.

• Assist the payroll team with administrative tasks that help ensure timely and accurate payroll cycles for employees across multiple states.

• Review submitted information for completeness and flag discrepancies or missing details before processing.

• Learn and navigate company software tools used for payroll and timekeeping activities.

• Previous experience in payroll support, administrative work, or data entry in an entry-level capacity.
• Working knowledge of payroll fundamentals and general timekeeping processes.
• Basic understanding of California payroll rules, including regular time, overtime, and double-time calculations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the use of basic formulas for organizing and reviewing data.
• Strong attention to detail and a dependable approach to handling sensitive payroll information.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, stay organized, and adapt to changing priorities.
• Experience downloading and organizing data is beneficial.