Part Time Payroll Clerk

We are looking for a dependable Payroll Clerk to support payroll operations for an education organization in Saint Paul, Minnesota. This Long-term Contract position is part-time, averaging 20 to 25 hours per week, and focuses on delivering accurate biweekly payroll while maintaining organized employee payroll records. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience with ADP Workforce Now, strong attention to detail, and a solid understanding of payroll compliance and reporting.

Responsibilities:

• Administer biweekly payroll processing in ADP Workforce Now to ensure employees are paid accurately and on schedule.

• Examine timesheets, payroll entries, and personnel updates to identify and correct errors before each payroll run.

• Update and maintain payroll records for hires, departures, pay adjustments, deductions, and other employee changes.

• Address payroll-related questions from employees and investigate discrepancies to provide timely resolution.

• Apply federal, state, and local payroll guidelines to support compliant payroll practices.

• Reconcile payroll reports, verify totals, and assist with documentation needed for payroll audits.

• Partner with human resources and accounting teams to align payroll changes, reporting needs, and employee data updates.

• Generate routine and ad hoc payroll reports for internal review and operational planning.

*Please note that all candidates are required to provide 2 recent supervisor or manager references in order to be considered for employment.

 

Please submit your resume and call 651-293-3973 for review and consideration.

Qualifications:

• At least 2 years of experience handling payroll processing in a payroll setting.
• Practical experience using ADP Workforce Now is required.
• Working knowledge of payroll tax rules, wage regulations, and compliance standards.
• Strong accuracy and attention to detail when reviewing payroll data and records.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for payroll tracking, reconciliation, and reporting.
• Effective organizational skills with the ability to manage recurring deadlines in a part-time schedule.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills for responding to employee and team inquiries.

Compensation

$27.71-$32.09 Hourly

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