Payroll Clerk

We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Clerk to join a nonprofit organization in Denver, Colorado on a Contract basis for approximately 2–3 months. This in-office role will support the payroll function by reviewing records, organizing payroll-related data, and helping identify discrepancies before they affect employees. The ideal candidate is comfortable working with large amounts of information, follows through on corrections, and brings prior payroll experience to a fast-moving team environment.

Responsibilities:
• Support the Payroll Manager with day-to-day administrative and data review activities related to payroll operations.
• Examine payroll records for inaccuracies, incomplete details, and inconsistencies that require follow-up.
• Organize and sort payroll data to help maintain accurate and well-documented employee records.
• Identify potential entry errors and escalate or address issues before payroll is finalized.
• Contact employees as needed to obtain missing information or clarify discrepancies affecting payroll records.
• Assist with payroll-related research and data validation to improve accuracy across employee pay information.
• Take on additional payroll support duties over time as training and familiarity with the role increase.

Qualifications:

• At least 2 years of experience in payroll or payroll support work.
• Strong ability to review data carefully and spot errors, omissions, and inconsistencies.
• Experience working with payroll records for employee populations ranging from 101 to 500 employees is preferred.
• Knowledge of full-cycle payroll concepts and payroll-related processes such as garnishments is beneficial.
• Proficiency with payroll software is preferred, though candidates with transferable system experience will be considered.
• Comfortable communicating with employees to resolve missing or incorrect payroll information.
• Ability to work on-site in Denver, Colorado, Monday through Friday, during standard business hours.

Compensation

$25.00-$27.00 Hourly

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