Temporary Payroll Clerk

Job Description Posted Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at 10:00 AM About Legence Legence (Nasdaq: LGN) is a leading provider of engineering, consulting, installation, and maintenance services for mission‑critical systems in buildings. The company specializes in designing, fabricating, and installing complex HVAC, process piping, and other mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems—enhancing energy efficiency, reliability, and sustainability in new and existing facilities. Legence also delivers long‑term performance through strategic upgrades and holistic solutions. Serving some of the world’s most technically demanding sectors, Legence counts over 60% of the Nasdaq‑100 Index among its clients. We are seeking a diligent and detail‑oriented Timekeeper to manage and oversee our organization’s timekeeping processes. The ideal candidate will ensure accurate recording of employee work hours, assist staff with time entry, and collaborate closely with payroll to guarantee timely and precise compensation. Success in the Role Success in this role will be demonstrated by: Accurate Time Management: Ensuring all employees consistently submit their time entries promptly and correctly, leading to higher accuracy rate in time records. Employee Support: Providing effective assistance to employees in navigating the timekeeping system, resulting in increased user proficiency and a reduction in time entry errors. Efficient Payroll Collaboration: Seamlessly extracting and submitting time reports to payroll at the end of each pay period, contributing to timely and accurate payroll processing. Key Responsibilities Customer Service: Provide friendly and efficient customer service to employees regarding timekeeping. Monitor Time Submission: Proactively communicate with employees who have not submitted their time entries, utilizing email, messaging, or phone calls to ensure compliance with submission deadlines. Assist with Time Entry: Provide guidance or assist employees in entering their work hours into the timekeeping system, addressing any questions or issues that arise. Verify Time Records: Review and confirm the accuracy of all employee time entries, ensuring that records reflect actual hours worked and comply with company policies and labor laws. Prepare Time Reports: Extract time reports and submit them to the payroll department at the conclusion of each pay period, ensuring all data is accurate and complete. Required Qualifications Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail. Ability to function and consistently meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment. Ability to prioritize and solve problems. Ability to learn systems quickly. Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel. Information must be treated with the utmost confidentiality. Preferred Qualifications Experience working with timekeeping or payroll applications; Deltek or Dayforce is preferred or experience with other cloud‑based timekeeping/payroll systems (UKG, ADP, Workday). Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel. $20 - $25 / hour. This role is also eligible for an annual performance‑based bonus. Bonus eligibility and payout are determined by role, individual performance, and company performance, and are not guaranteed. Benefits Overview 401(k) Plan with Company Match: Currently match contributions dollar‑for‑dollar up to 4% of eligible pay; immediate vesting. Health & Welfare Benefits: Employer provided medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, Employee Assistance Program and accident & illness coverage. Life and Disability Insurance: Employer provided basic life insurance and AD&D valued at 50K coverage amount with the option for voluntary buy up for additional coverage. Time Off: Flexible non‑accrual vacation; company holidays per policy. (For California employees, this is separate from California paid sick leave, if applicable.) Expenses: Business travel and related expenses reimbursed per company policy. Reasonable Accommodations If you need assistance or accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io or your dedicated recruiter with the job title and requisition number. Employment Eligibility Candidates must have current work authorization in the U.S.; visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Third-Party Recruiting Disclaimer Legence and its affiliates do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies; any such submissions without a prior signed agreement authorized by Legence Holdings LLC's CHRO or Director of Talent Acquisition will not incur fees and are considered property of Legence. Pay Disclosure & Considerations Where pay ranges are indicated, please note that a successful candidate’s exact pay will be determined based relevant job‑related factors, including any of the following: candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications, as well as geographic and market considerations. We are committed to ensuring fair and competitive compensation for all employees and comply with all applicable salary transparency laws. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Legence and its affiliate companies are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), marital or familial status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, other non‑merit‑based factors, and any other characteristic protected under applicable local, state or federal laws and regulations. EEO is the Law #J-18808-Ljbffr Wearelegence