Payroll Clerk

We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Clerk to support accurate and timely payroll operations for a workforce in New York, New York. This is a Contract position suited for someone who can manage end-to-end payroll activities, maintain compliance with payroll regulations, and handle employee pay matters with precision. The role requires strong organization, confidentiality, and the ability to work effectively with payroll records, deductions, and garnishment processing.

Responsibilities:
• Process complete payroll cycles accurately and on schedule for an employee population ranging from 101 to 500 staff members.
• Review timekeeping, earnings, deductions, and adjustments to ensure payroll data is complete and correct before each payroll run.
• Administer payroll-related deductions, including garnishments, in accordance with applicable orders, policies, and legal requirements.
• Maintain payroll records and supporting documentation while ensuring sensitive employee information is handled confidentially.
• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies by working with employees, managers, and relevant internal contacts.
• Prepare payroll reports and reconciliations to support auditing, recordkeeping, and management review.
• Apply payroll regulations and company guidelines consistently to help maintain compliance across all pay activities.

Qualifications:

• Experience processing payroll in a detail-focused business environment.
• Hands-on knowledge of full-cycle payroll administration from data review through final processing.
• Ability to manage payroll for organizations with approximately 101 to 500 employees.
• Familiarity with payroll garnishments and related deduction requirements.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify and correct payroll errors promptly.
• Ability to handle confidential payroll information with discretion and care.
• Effective organizational and communication skills to support timely payroll operations and issue resolution.

Compensation

$28.50-$33.00 Hourly

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