Payroll Clerk Atlanta, GA | Robert Half

Payroll Clerk

We are looking for a Payroll Clerk to join a busy team, supporting payroll operations in a fast-moving beverage distribution and wholesale environment. This is a contract opportunity with permanent potential for someone who thrives in detail-focused work and can maintain accuracy while handling large volumes of information. The role is fully onsite and offers the chance to contribute to a structured payroll process while building long-term career potential.

Responsibilities:

• Enter and update payroll details in the system, including hours worked, earnings, deductions, and employee changes, with a strong focus on accuracy.
• Check payroll entries against internal records and timekeeping information to confirm completeness and resolve inconsistencies.
• Support payroll preparation by assisting with reviews before processing and validating results after payroll runs are completed.
• Maintain organized payroll files and documentation to support record retention and compliance needs.
• Investigate data issues, make appropriate corrections when needed, and raise more complex discrepancies to the payroll team promptly.
• Work closely with payroll staff to help meet processing timelines and ensure employees are paid correctly and on schedule.
• Perform repetitive data entry tasks efficiently while preserving a high standard of precision in a high-volume office setting.