We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Clerk to join a reputable wholesale distribution company in Rancho Cordova, California. In this long-term contract position, you will handle a range of payroll-related tasks, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality while supporting employees and management. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a dynamic team and further develop your payroll expertise. Responsibilities: • Address employee inquiries regarding payroll matters, providing clear and accurate information. • Collaborate with payroll representatives across locations to confirm timely and correct entry, approval, and submission of timesheets before processing. • Distribute weekly, bi-weekly, and semi-monthly paychecks and direct deposit statements to designated locations. • Process garnishments efficiently and ensure compliance with organizational requests. • Enter data for new hires, terminations, pay adjustments, promotions, and position changes into the payroll system. • Update non-action data such as employee addresses, tax allowances, and direct deposit information. • Handle employment verification requests by providing accurate documentation. • Protect sensitive information by maintaining strict confidentiality in all payroll operations. • Generate various payroll-related reports including census, safety, and workers’ compensation wage reports to support management needs.

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in full-cycle payroll processing. • Proficiency in handling payroll for employee groups ranging from 101 to 500 individuals. • Knowledge and experience in processing payroll garnishments. • Strong attention to detail with the ability to ensure accuracy in payroll entries and reports. • Familiarity with payroll systems and software. • Excellent communication skills to address employee inquiries and collaborate with team members. • Ability to work onsite in Rancho Cordova, California. • Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and protecting sensitive payroll data.

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Rancho Cordova, CA
onsite
Temporary
24.00 - 25.00 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Clerk to join a reputable wholesale distribution company in Rancho Cordova, California. In this long-term contract position, you will handle a range of payroll-related tasks, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality while supporting employees and management. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a dynamic team and further develop your payroll expertise. Responsibilities: • Address employee inquiries regarding payroll matters, providing clear and accurate information. • Collaborate with payroll representatives across locations to confirm timely and correct entry, approval, and submission of timesheets before processing. • Distribute weekly, bi-weekly, and semi-monthly paychecks and direct deposit statements to designated locations. • Process garnishments efficiently and ensure compliance with organizational requests. • Enter data for new hires, terminations, pay adjustments, promotions, and position changes into the payroll system. • Update non-action data such as employee addresses, tax allowances, and direct deposit information. • Handle employment verification requests by providing accurate documentation. • Protect sensitive information by maintaining strict confidentiality in all payroll operations. • Generate various payroll-related reports including census, safety, and workers’ compensation wage reports to support management needs.
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