Payroll Clerk

Description

The Payroll Department at Azure Standard exists to serve the mission through faithful stewardship of the resources entrusted to us. We provide clear, accurate, and timely financial insight that empowers wise decisions, fuels sustainable growth, and protects the long-term health of the organization.

We are guardians of integrity and transparency, ensuring that every dollar is accounted for with excellence, compliance, and care. Through strong controls, thoughtful partnership, and service-minded support, we enable our teams to focus on what they do best: serving our customers, supporting one another, and inspiring healthy and abundant living.

Payroll at Azure is not merely about numbers, it is about trust. Trust that our systems are sound. Trust that our people are paid accurately. Trust that our leaders can see clearly. Trust that our future is being built on a solid foundation.

The Payroll Clerk supports the accurate and timely processing of payroll for Azure Standard employees. This role performs detailed administrative and data support functions that ensure hours, pay, and employee records are correctly captured and processed. The Payroll Clerk works closely with the payroll team, Employee Services, and Finance to uphold Azure’s commitment to accuracy, compliance, and care for our people.

This is a detail-driven, service-oriented role for someone who values precision, confidentiality, and being part of a team that serves the backbone of the organization, our employees.

• Enter, verify, and audit employee timecards, pay codes, and payroll data.
• Support preparation of payroll runs (hourly, salaried, multiple shifts and locations).
• Review reports to identify missing punches, discrepancies, and errors.
• Assist with processing overtime, PTO, holiday pay, shift differentials, and special payments.
• Prepare supporting documentation for payroll approvals.

• Maintain accurate payroll and employee pay records.
• Process new hire entries, terminations, job changes, pay updates, and deductions.
• File payroll documentation in accordance with audit and retention standards.
• Support year-end activities including W-2 preparation and audit requests.

• Assist in responding to employee payroll questions in a professional and respectful manner.
• Help research and resolve paycheck discrepancies.
• Direct complex issues to the Payroll Administrator or Payroll Manager.

• Follow established payroll procedures, internal controls, and confidentiality standards.
• Assist with audits, workers’ compensation requests, unemployment filings, and reporting needs.
• Support compliance with wage and hour requirements and company policies.

• Support payroll documentation, SOPs, and training materials.
• Participate in process improvement efforts and system updates.
• Provide backup support to other payroll team functions as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

• 1–3 years of payroll experience.
• Strong attention to detail and high standards of accuracy.
• Basic understanding of payroll processes, timekeeping, and confidentiality practices.
• Comfort working in payroll and HR systems.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to meet recurring deadlines.
• Professional, respectful, and service-oriented communication style.

• Experience in hourly, multi-shift, or manufacturing/warehouse environments.
• Coursework or certification in payroll, accounting, or business.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.
• Experience with HRIS, payroll, or timekeeping platforms.

• Extreme attention to detail
• Integrity and confidentiality
• Consistency and follow-through
• Team collaboration
• Time management and prioritization
• Continuous improvement mindset

Every paycheck represents trust. The Payroll Clerk plays a vital role in protecting that trust by ensuring the details are right, the systems are accurate, and our employees feel cared for and supported. This role directly contributes to Azure’s employee experience, financial integrity, and operational excellence.