Payroll Clerk

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Clerk to support accurate and timely payroll operations for a multi-pay-cycle workforce in Germantown, Tennessee. This role is ideal for someone who can balance precision with strong employee communication, especially when addressing pay-related questions and explaining adjustments clearly. The position works across several payroll schedules, manages deductions and garnishments, and helps ensure each payroll cycle is completed and reconciled properly.

Responsibilities:
• Review employee time records, confirm corrections, and follow up with departments to resolve discrepancies before payroll is finalized.
• Process payroll activities across multiple pay groups and schedules, including weekly and biweekly cycles, while maintaining accuracy and timeliness.
• Calculate and validate earnings, benefit deductions, withholding amounts, and court-ordered garnishments in accordance with payroll requirements.
• Prepare and review direct deposit reporting to ensure employee payment information is complete and accurate for each pay period.
• Complete end-of-cycle payroll tasks, including final checks and confirmations needed to close each payroll period successfully.
• Reconcile payroll-related deductions against vendor invoices, including insurance and benefit charges, and investigate any variances.
• Maintain accurate payroll coding and supporting records, following established procedures and training guidance.
• Respond professionally to employee and management inquiries regarding payroll updates, deductions, and pay changes, providing clear explanations when needed.• At least 3 years of payroll experience, including full-cycle payroll processing.
• Experience supporting payroll for employee populations of up to 600 workers.
• Working knowledge of payroll deductions, including benefits, taxes, and garnishments.
• Ability to manage multiple payroll schedules and meet recurring processing deadlines.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain payroll information clearly to employees and managers.
• High attention to detail and accuracy when reviewing time records, pay data, and reconciliations.
• Detail-oriented and confident when interacting with departmental leadership and handling payroll-related questions.