Payroll Clerk

Job Description Our client is an international trading company. They seek a temp Payroll Clerk to join their Manhattan, NY office. Maintain employee records, personnel files, HR documentation, and HRIS data to ensure accuracy and compliance Process employee lifecycle activities including onboarding, terminations, benefits registration, background checks, and employment verifications Support HR systems administration, including user access, troubleshooting, and employee assistance with HR platforms Prepare recurring HR reports related to headcount, anniversaries, overtime, training, and workforce activity Coordinate payroll and benefits administration, including timekeeping, PTO tracking, enrollments, deductions, and vendor payments Assist with employee benefits programs, open enrollment, retirement plans, COBRA administration, and compliance reporting Manage payroll and benefits accounting support, including journal entries, reconciliations, invoices, and intercompany transactions Provide administrative support for HR initiatives, employee programs, audits, and special projects Requirements B.A./B.S. desirable but not required Knowledge of general accounting/bookkeeping principles Hands‑on administration of employee benefits experience is required Minimum 3-5 years of administrative support experience Organizational and time‑management skills required Excellent attention to details Ability to juggle many tasks and meet deadlines Proficiency in SAP, Concur, and Microsoft Office products strongly preferred Ability to demonstrate flexibility and work independently and as a member of a team Must possess basic analytic skills and maintain confidential information #J-18808-Ljbffr