Payroll Clerk

Aston Carter

1d•$30 - $34•Onsite

About The Position

We’re partnering with a growing, people-first organization to hire a Payroll Clerk who brings strong payroll fundamentals, a positive attitude, and a service-oriented mindset. This is a 2‑month contract with strong potential to convert to full-time as the company builds out a long-term payroll resource within HR. If you’re detail-driven but also approachable, enjoy collaborating closely with HR, and want to be part of a team where personality and professionalism truly matter — this could be a great fit. Why You’ll Love This Role High-visibility payroll role fully embedded within HR Supportive environment with hands-on training in company-specific processes Stable biweekly payroll cadence (two cycles = payroll processed weekly) Opportunity to convert to a permanent position Collaborative HR team (6–7 people) that values approachability and teamwork What You’ll Do As the Payroll Clerk, you’ll support accurate and timely payroll processing for approximately 700 employees across 17 locations, while partnering closely with HR and the Payroll Specialist.

Requirements

2–5+ years of full-cycle payroll experience (minimum 200 employees processed)
Strong working knowledge of California payroll
Experience processing biweekly payroll
High attention to detail and accuracy
Proficiency with Excel (pivot tables and lookups preferred; flexibility for strong processors)
Comfortable handling sensitive and confidential information
Approachable, professional, and personable communication style

Nice To Haves

Multi-state payroll experience
Experience supporting payroll within an HR function
Payroll software experience — Paycom highly preferred, but open to ADP, UKG, Paychex, QuickBooks, or similar systems
Willingness to learn and be trained on company-specific processes (this team values adaptability over “overqualification”)

Responsibilities

Review and audit timesheets and attendance records to ensure accuracy and completeness
Calculate payroll adjustments including overtime, bonuses, commissions, and deductions (with guidance)
Prepare commission calculations for review prior to payroll upload
Assist with payroll processing for hourly, salaried, and commission-based employees
Support payroll reporting, reconciliations, and discrepancy resolution
Respond to employee payroll inquiries with professionalism and care
Coordinate separation documentation and requests with internal divisions
Assist with year-end payroll activities, including W‑2 processing and employee inquiries
Maintain strict confidentiality and security of payroll and employee data
Serve as backup payroll processor as needed