We are looking for a skilled Payroll Clerk to join our team on a contract basis in Norfolk, Virginia. This role is essential in ensuring accurate and timely processing of employee hours, including categorization of regular, overtime, and vacation hours. If you are detail-oriented and excel in high-speed data entry, this opportunity might be the perfect fit for you. Responsibilities: • Enter employee hours into payroll systems with precision, categorizing data into appropriate fields such as regular, overtime, and vacation hours. • Assist in transitioning manual timekeeping data into electronic formats, ensuring accuracy during the migration process. • Collaborate with managers and various locations to gather and verify payroll information. • Maintain high-volume data entry standards, meeting or exceeding numeric key performance benchmarks. • Utilize Microsoft Excel to track, organize, and analyze payroll data effectively. • Resolve discrepancies in payroll data by conducting thorough reviews and communicating with relevant stakeholders. • Ensure compliance with company policies and legal regulations related to payroll. • Support payroll audits by providing organized and accurate records. • Continuously monitor data for accuracy and completeness. • Provide timely reports and updates to management regarding payroll processes.

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in payroll or high-volume data entry roles. • Proficiency in numeric data entry with a speed of 8,001 - 10,000 KPH. • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel for tracking and organizing payroll data. • Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in data processing. • Ability to work collaboratively with team members across various locations. • Solid understanding of payroll processes and regulations. • Experience in managing and categorizing payroll data such as regular, overtime, and vacation hours. • Strong organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines consistently.

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Norfolk, VA
onsite
Temporary
19.00 - 22.00 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a skilled Payroll Clerk to join our team on a contract basis in Norfolk, Virginia. This role is essential in ensuring accurate and timely processing of employee hours, including categorization of regular, overtime, and vacation hours. If you are detail-oriented and excel in high-speed data entry, this opportunity might be the perfect fit for you. Responsibilities: • Enter employee hours into payroll systems with precision, categorizing data into appropriate fields such as regular, overtime, and vacation hours. • Assist in transitioning manual timekeeping data into electronic formats, ensuring accuracy during the migration process. • Collaborate with managers and various locations to gather and verify payroll information. • Maintain high-volume data entry standards, meeting or exceeding numeric key performance benchmarks. • Utilize Microsoft Excel to track, organize, and analyze payroll data effectively. • Resolve discrepancies in payroll data by conducting thorough reviews and communicating with relevant stakeholders. • Ensure compliance with company policies and legal regulations related to payroll. • Support payroll audits by providing organized and accurate records. • Continuously monitor data for accuracy and completeness. • Provide timely reports and updates to management regarding payroll processes.
2025-12-12T19:24:06Z

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