Part Time Payroll Clerk

Job Description

We are looking for a dependable Payroll Clerk to support payroll operations for an education organization in Saint Paul, Minnesota. This Long-term Contract position is part-time, averaging 20 to 25 hours per week, and focuses on delivering accurate biweekly payroll while maintaining organized employee payroll records. The ideal candidate brings hands‑on experience with ADP Workforce Now, strong attention to detail, and a solid understanding of payroll compliance and reporting.

• Administer biweekly payroll processing in ADP Workforce Now to ensure employees are paid accurately and on schedule.
• Examine timesheets, payroll entries, and personnel updates to identify and correct errors before each payroll run.
• Update and maintain payroll records for hires, departures, pay adjustments, deductions, and other employee changes.
• Address payroll-related questions from employees and investigate discrepancies to provide timely resolution.
• Apply federal, state, and local payroll guidelines to support compliant payroll practices.
• Reconcile payroll reports, verify totals, and assist with documentation needed for payroll audits.
• Partner with human resources and accounting teams to align payroll changes, reporting needs, and employee data updates.
• Generate routine and ad hoc payroll reports for internal review and operational planning.

Please note that all candidates are required to provide 2 recent supervisor or manager references in order to be considered for employment.

• At least 2 years of experience handling payroll processing in a payroll setting.
• Practical experience using ADP Workforce Now is required.
• Working knowledge of payroll tax rules, wage regulations, and compliance standards.
• Strong accuracy and attention to detail when reviewing payroll data and records.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for payroll tracking, reconciliation, and reporting.
• Effective organizational skills with the ability to manage recurring deadlines in a part‑time schedule.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills for responding to employee and team inquiries.