Payroll Clerk

The Payroll Clerk works closely with employees and managers to ensure employee time is accurately recorded, allocated to the appropriate jobs, and processed correctly through Keystyle. This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys digging into the details, identifying discrepancies, asking the right questions, and taking ownership of accurate payroll and timekeeping.

ABOUT OUR CLIENT 

Our Client is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Clerk to support accurate and timely payroll operations in a construction environment. This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys digging into the details, identifying discrepancies, asking the right questions, and taking ownership of accurate payroll and timekeeping. 

ABOUT THE ROLE 

The Payroll Clerk works closely with employees and managers to ensure employee time is accurately recorded, allocated to the appropriate jobs, and processed correctly through Keystyle. 

This role goes beyond simply entering timesheet information. The Payroll Clerk will review hours for accuracy, identify inconsistencies, follow up on missing or questionable information, and help ensure payroll is correct before processing. The position also supports construction-specific payroll requirements, including prevailing wage, weighted average, and certified payroll, as well as general HR activities. 

This is a non-exempt, full-time position reporting to the HR / Payroll Manager. 

RESPONSIBILITIES 

Monitor employee timekeeping to ensure hours are submitted accurately and on time 

Follow up with employees and managers regarding missing, incomplete, or questionable time entries 

Review employee hours for accuracy, completeness, and appropriate job allocation 

Ensure labor hours are allocated to the correct jobs, departments, or cost centers 

Review payroll data for unusual or inconsistent entries and investigate discrepancies before payroll is processed 

Prepare payroll for processing accurately and on schedule 

Review payroll timesheets in Keystyle and reconcile discrepancies prior to processing 

Assist with payroll adjustments, corrections, deductions, and other payroll-related items 

Maintain accurate payroll records and supporting documentation 

Work directly with management and employees to resolve payroll and timekeeping questions 

Provide support with general HR activities as needed 

Work closely with the Project Management and Finance/Accounting teams 

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions