Payroll Clerk - Unlimited Growth Potential

LHH is looking for a meticulous and detail-oriented Payroll Clerk for our client in Lancaster. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of payroll procedures, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to ensure accuracy while working in a fast-paced environment. As a Payroll Clerk, you will be responsible for various tasks related to payroll processing and administration.

Responsibilities:

• Review semi-weekly timesheets for accuracy.
• Compute all payrolls, making precise deductions for taxes, retirement contributions, insurances, and other authorized deductions.
• Audit timekeeping records to ensure compliance with established company policies.
• Process wage garnishments, levies, and other legal withholdings accurately and in a timely manner.
• Handle the processing of off-cycle checks and final paychecks with attention to detail.
• Reconcile payroll errors stemming from data programming changes initiated by the payroll system.
• Maintain stringent internal controls and procedures for payroll activities.
• Provide exemplary customer support for all employee payroll-related inquiries and promptly resolve any issues or discrepancies, collaborating with departmental managers as necessary.
• Generate necessary reports and correspondence as required.
• Undertake additional administrative duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent; additional education or certification in accounting or related field is preferred.
• Proven experience in a payroll clerk or similar role, demonstrating a strong grasp of payroll principles and procedures.
• Proficiency in payroll software and MS Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle payroll data with discretion.

Pay Details: $21.00 to $22.00 per hour

Search managed by: Lisette Torres

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records subject to federal contractor requirements and/or security clearance requirements.