We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Clerk to join our team in Pasadena, Texas. This is a long-term contract position offering the opportunity to work onsite, contributing to payroll operations for an organization with a workforce of 350 to 400 employees. The ideal candidate will play a key role in supporting day-to-day payroll activities while collaborating with the Payroll Manager to ensure smooth operations. Responsibilities: • Process payroll accurately for an employee base of 350 to 400 individuals, ensuring compliance with company policies and regulations. • Serve as a backup to the Payroll Manager, assisting with critical payroll functions and addressing operational needs. • Handle full-cycle payroll tasks, including data entry, verification, and reconciliation. • Manage garnishment processing and ensure proper deductions are applied. • Support onboarding activities by collecting and verifying employee information for payroll setup. • Address payroll-related inquiries and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner. • Maintain accurate records and documentation related to payroll and HR functions. • Collaborate with other departments to ensure payroll data aligns with organizational requirements. • Assist in identifying opportunities for process improvements within payroll operations.

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in payroll processing or a similar role. • Strong knowledge of full-cycle payroll procedures and practices. • Familiarity with processing payroll for organizations with 100 to 500 employees. • Proficiency in handling garnishments and other payroll deductions. • Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. • Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in payroll calculations. • Effective communication skills for resolving employee inquiries and collaborating with teams. • Experience with onboarding processes and integrating employee information into payroll systems.

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Pasadena, TX
onsite
Temporary
18.00 - 22.00 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Clerk to join our team in Pasadena, Texas. This is a long-term contract position offering the opportunity to work onsite, contributing to payroll operations for an organization with a workforce of 350 to 400 employees. The ideal candidate will play a key role in supporting day-to-day payroll activities while collaborating with the Payroll Manager to ensure smooth operations. Responsibilities: • Process payroll accurately for an employee base of 350 to 400 individuals, ensuring compliance with company policies and regulations. • Serve as a backup to the Payroll Manager, assisting with critical payroll functions and addressing operational needs. • Handle full-cycle payroll tasks, including data entry, verification, and reconciliation. • Manage garnishment processing and ensure proper deductions are applied. • Support onboarding activities by collecting and verifying employee information for payroll setup. • Address payroll-related inquiries and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner. • Maintain accurate records and documentation related to payroll and HR functions. • Collaborate with other departments to ensure payroll data aligns with organizational requirements. • Assist in identifying opportunities for process improvements within payroll operations.
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