Payroll Clerk

Description We are looking for an experienced Payroll Clerk to support payroll operations for a mid-sized organization in San Diego, California. This is a contract position lasting approximately 6-8 weeks, offering an excellent opportunity to contribute to a dynamic team in the real estate and facilities management industry. The role requires a mix of in-office and remote work, with occasional collaboration alongside the payroll manager and HR team.

Responsibilities:

- Process biweekly payroll for a workforce of approximately 500 employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

- Handle payroll-related inquiries, including vacation and sick time tracking, and provide clear answers to employee questions.

- Collaborate with the payroll manager and HR team to maintain smooth payroll operations.

- Manage payroll tasks for multi-state employees, ensuring adherence to state-specific regulations.

- Utilize UKG Pro and Microsoft Excel for payroll processing and reporting.

- Process bonuses, commissions, and garnishments as needed, while maintaining detailed records.

- Prepare and distribute accurate W-2 forms for employees.

- Ensure payroll deadlines are met, with a focus on attention to detail and precision.

- Work on-site two days a week to oversee check-cutting processes, typically on Mondays and Thursdays.

- Support compliance efforts and maintain confidentiality of payroll information. Requirements - Minimum of 1 year of payroll experience, with a strong understanding of full-cycle payroll.

- Proficiency in payroll systems such as UKG Pro and Microsoft Excel.

- Experience managing payroll for 101-500 employees.

- Familiarity with processing garnishments and handling multi-state payroll is preferred.

- Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.

- Ability to work collaboratively with HR and payroll teams.

- Strong communication skills to address employee inquiries effectively.

- Availability to work in a hybrid role, including on-site days for check processing.

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