Payroll Clerk

Description

We are looking for a Payroll Clerk to join an organization in Baltimore, Maryland in a contract-to-permanent role. This position supports payroll related operations that require strong accuracy, sound judgment, and a steady approach to detailed work. The ideal candidate is comfortable managing documentation, processing payments, and responding to inquiries.

Responsibilities:

- Process payroll and support related activities such as direct deposit setup, check handling, payment batching, and distribution of mailed payments.

- Respond to phone calls, walk-in questions, and mailed requests while assisting members with benefit filings, payroll questions, and general account support.

- Maintain organized electronic and physical records by creating files, imaging completed documents, updating correspondence logs, and closing out processed folders.

- Prepare operational reports and registers, including accounting support documents, check registers, transfer reporting, and other routine tracking materials.

- Handle payroll adjustments and compliance-related entries such as garnishments.

- Verify employment information, process power of attorney and fund-related entries, and update account notes, direct deposit details, and other member records.

Requirements

- At least 2 years of experience in payroll.

- Working knowledge of payroll processing, including full-cycle payroll activities and payment-related documentation.

- Experience handling payroll deductions or compliance items such as garnishments, levies, or similar withholding requirements.

- Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage high-volume transactional work accurately and consistently.

- Patience and willingness to learn complex plan rules, contract variations, and internal procedures over time.

- Proficiency with standard office software, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and document management tools.

- Ability to organize files, maintain accurate records, and follow established processes in a deadline-driven environment.

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