Payroll Clerk
<p>We are seeking a detail-oriented and reliable Payroll Specialist to manage end-to-end payroll processing and support payroll-related compliance and reporting. This role will work closely with HR, Finance, and internal stakeholders to ensure accurate, timely payroll execution while maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Process end-to-end payroll on a [weekly/bi-weekly/semi-monthly] basis for [hourly and salaried] employees</li><li>Ensure accurate calculation of wages, overtime, bonuses, commissions, and deductions</li><li>Maintain payroll records in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations</li><li>Process new hires, terminations, garnishments, and benefit deductions</li><li>Conduct payroll audits and reconcile payroll reports</li><li>Respond to employee payroll inquiries and resolve discrepancies</li><li>Prepare and file payroll tax payments and reports (W-2s, 941s, state filings)</li><li>Partner with HR on benefits, timekeeping, and employee data changes</li><li>Support year-end payroll activities and audits</li><li><br></li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>Qualifications</p><ul><li>2+ years of payroll processing experience</li><li>Strong knowledge of payroll laws and regulations</li><li>Experience processing payroll for multiple states preferred</li><li>Proficiency with payroll systems (e.g., ADP, Paychex, Paylocity, UKG, Workday, Ultipro)</li><li>Strong Excel skills (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, pivot tables preferred)</li><li>Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills</li><li>Ability to handle confidential information with discretion</li></ul><p><br></p>
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- Bethlehem, PA
- onsite
- Temporary / Contract
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0 - 0 USD / Yearly
- <p>We are seeking a detail-oriented and reliable Payroll Specialist to manage end-to-end payroll processing and support payroll-related compliance and reporting. This role will work closely with HR, Finance, and internal stakeholders to ensure accurate, timely payroll execution while maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Process end-to-end payroll on a [weekly/bi-weekly/semi-monthly] basis for [hourly and salaried] employees</li><li>Ensure accurate calculation of wages, overtime, bonuses, commissions, and deductions</li><li>Maintain payroll records in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations</li><li>Process new hires, terminations, garnishments, and benefit deductions</li><li>Conduct payroll audits and reconcile payroll reports</li><li>Respond to employee payroll inquiries and resolve discrepancies</li><li>Prepare and file payroll tax payments and reports (W-2s, 941s, state filings)</li><li>Partner with HR on benefits, timekeeping, and employee data changes</li><li>Support year-end payroll activities and audits</li><li><br></li></ul><p><br></p>
- 2026-05-15T00:00:00Z