We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Clerk to join a service-focused organization in California. This contract opportunity with permanent potential is ideal for someone who can manage payroll activities accurately and efficiently for a mid-sized employee population while maintaining compliance with wage and deduction requirements. The role requires hands-on experience with full-cycle payroll processing, garnishments, and ADP payroll systems. You will play an important part in ensuring employees are paid correctly and on schedule. Responsibilities:• Process full-cycle payroll accurately and on time for a workforce ranging from approximately 200 to 400 employees.• Review timekeeping, earnings, deductions, and tax withholdings to ensure each payroll run is complete and compliant.• Administer garnishments, levies, and other court-ordered deductions in accordance with applicable regulations.• Maintain payroll records and update employee pay information, deductions, and direct deposit details as needed.• Use ADP payroll systems to enter, validate, and reconcile payroll data before final submission.• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies by working with employees and internal stakeholders to correct issues promptly.• Prepare payroll-related reports and support audits by providing accurate documentation and records.• Stay current on payroll laws, policies, and standard procedures to help maintain ongoing compliance.

• At least 3 years of payroll experience in a payroll clerk or similar payroll processing role. • Proven ability to manage full-cycle payroll independently and accurately. • Experience processing payroll for organizations with 101 to 500 employees. • Working knowledge of garnishments and other involuntary deductions. • Hands-on experience using ADP for payroll administration. • Strong attention to detail with the ability to handle confidential employee information responsibly. • Solid organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to meet recurring deadlines.

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Kerman, CA
onsite
Temporary to Hire
22.8 - 26.4 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Clerk to join a service-focused organization in California. This contract opportunity with permanent potential is ideal for someone who can manage payroll activities accurately and efficiently for a mid-sized employee population while maintaining compliance with wage and deduction requirements. The role requires hands-on experience with full-cycle payroll processing, garnishments, and ADP payroll systems. You will play an important part in ensuring employees are paid correctly and on schedule. Responsibilities:• Process full-cycle payroll accurately and on time for a workforce ranging from approximately 200 to 400 employees.• Review timekeeping, earnings, deductions, and tax withholdings to ensure each payroll run is complete and compliant.• Administer garnishments, levies, and other court-ordered deductions in accordance with applicable regulations.• Maintain payroll records and update employee pay information, deductions, and direct deposit details as needed.• Use ADP payroll systems to enter, validate, and reconcile payroll data before final submission.• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies by working with employees and internal stakeholders to correct issues promptly.• Prepare payroll-related reports and support audits by providing accurate documentation and records.• Stay current on payroll laws, policies, and standard procedures to help maintain ongoing compliance.
2026-05-27T00:00:00Z