We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Clerk to join a team in Maryland in a contract-to-permanent position. This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys keeping payroll records accurate, supporting employees with payroll-related questions, and working closely with internal partners to maintain smooth daily operations. The role offers hands-on involvement in payroll administration within a collaborative, fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: • Process payroll accurately and on schedule for a workforce of up to 500 employees while helping ensure timely employee compensation. • Maintain payroll files, employee records, and supporting documentation with a high degree of accuracy and confidentiality. • Enter, review, and update payroll data in ADP Workforce Now and related systems to keep information current and reliable. • Respond to employee payroll questions promptly and assist with resolving discrepancies, deductions, and payment concerns. • Partner with human resources and finance teams to verify payroll information and support compliance with company policies and procedures. • Reconcile payroll details, review reports, and identify errors before final submission to reduce processing issues. • Use Microsoft Excel to organize payroll data, track changes, and support routine reporting needs.

• At least 2 years of payroll or payroll support experience in an office environment that requires strong attention to detail. • Experience handling full-cycle payroll processing for employee populations ranging from 101 to 500 employees. • Working knowledge of ADP Workforce Now and payroll data entry best practices. • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for reviewing, organizing, and validating payroll information. • Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage sensitive information accurately and confidentially. • Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams. • High school diploma or equivalent required. • Availability to work on-site in Hunt Valley, Maryland, Monday through Friday, with standard 8-hour shifts.

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Hunt Valley, MD
onsite
Temporary to Hire
24.88 - 27 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Clerk to join a team in Maryland in a contract-to-permanent position. This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys keeping payroll records accurate, supporting employees with payroll-related questions, and working closely with internal partners to maintain smooth daily operations. The role offers hands-on involvement in payroll administration within a collaborative, fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: • Process payroll accurately and on schedule for a workforce of up to 500 employees while helping ensure timely employee compensation. • Maintain payroll files, employee records, and supporting documentation with a high degree of accuracy and confidentiality. • Enter, review, and update payroll data in ADP Workforce Now and related systems to keep information current and reliable. • Respond to employee payroll questions promptly and assist with resolving discrepancies, deductions, and payment concerns. • Partner with human resources and finance teams to verify payroll information and support compliance with company policies and procedures. • Reconcile payroll details, review reports, and identify errors before final submission to reduce processing issues. • Use Microsoft Excel to organize payroll data, track changes, and support routine reporting needs.
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