Payroll Clerk

Howard Community College; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 29,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Excellent medical and dental options

Tuition reimbursement

Paid leave programs

Job summary

Howard Community College is seeking a Payroll Clerk to perform semi-monthly payroll processing, ensure accuracy, and help maintain payroll records in compliance with policies, state and federal regulations.

The role supports the Payroll Coordinator and Manager, handles employee inquiries, and assists with payroll audits and reporting, working in a finance team in a non-exempt, full-time 37.5-hour per week schedule.

Qualifications

• Must have strong attention to detail and accuracy in payroll processing.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills are essential.
• Strong communication abilities for employee inquiries and inter-department collaboration.
• Working knowledge of payroll systems and Microsoft Office applications is required.

Responsibilities

• Process semi-monthly payroll data, including time and attendance records.
• Verify payroll information accuracy and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain payroll files, records, and employee information.
• Assist employees with payroll-related inquiries promptly and professionally.
• Ensure compliance with wage, hour, and tax regulations.
• Assist in generating payroll reports for HR and Finance departments.
• Support payroll audits and related functions as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

High School or equivalent

Associate degree in Accounting, Business, or related field preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Details

About Us

Howard Community College (HCC) is an exciting place to work, learn, and grow! We are proud to have received the Great Colleges to Work For honor for 12 consecutive years, 2009-2026.

Howard Community College values diversity among its faculty, staff and student population. We are an innovative institution that is committed to responding to the ever-changing needs and interests of a diverse and dynamic community. No matter where you want to go in your career, you can get there from here!

Position Title

Payroll Clerk

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Full Time/Part Time

Full Time

Hours Per Week

37.5

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday

Grade

8

Compensation Range

$21.09-27.71 hourly. The posted salary range reflects the anticipated hiring range for this position. Actual starting salary will be based on qualifications, relevant experience, and internal equity considerations.

Summary

The Payroll Clerk is responsible for performing routine payroll processing tasks, ensuring accuracy, and compliance with college policies, state, and federal regulations. This role provides support to the Payroll Coordinator and Payroll Manager in maintaining payroll records, addressing employee inquiries, and preparing payroll reports.

Essential Role Responsibilities

• Process semi-monthly payroll data, including time and attendance records.
• Verify the accuracy of payroll information and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain payroll files, records, and employee information.
• Assist employees with payroll-related inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
• Ensure compliance with applicable wage, hour, and tax regulations.
• Assist in generating payroll reports for HR and Finance departments.
• Support payroll audits and other related functions as needed.

Minimum Education Required

High School or equivalent

Experience Required

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate degree in Accounting, Business, or related field preferred.
• At least 1-2 years of payroll or accounting experience.
• Working knowledge of payroll systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.

Physical Demand Summary

Office environment

Supervisory Position?

No

Division

Finance

Department

Finance

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number: B697P

Number of Vacancies: 1

Best Consideration Date: 11/19/2026

Job Open Date: 11/05/2026

Continuous Recruitment?: No

Job Category: Staff

Benefits Summary

• Howard Community College offers competitive salaries, excellent medical and dental selections, tuition reimbursement and paid leave programs. As a participating member of the Maryland Retirement and Pension System, HCC offers two retirement options: The Pension, which requires a 7% employee contribution and The ORP, a 403(b) with a 7.25% employer contribution only. Employees in positions that do not require a bachelor's degree must participate in The Pension. Employees that possess a bachelor's degree and hold professional positions that require a bachelor's degree may choose to participate in either The Pension or The ORP.

EEO Statement

Howard Community College (HCC) is an Equal Employment Opportunity & affirmative Action employer & values diversity within its faculty, staff & student population. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.

HCC understands that persons with specific disabilities may need assistance with the job application process and/or with the interview process. For confidential assistance with the job application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 443-518-1100.

Applicant Instructions

Pre-employment criminal background investigation is a condition of employment.

Howard Community College is interested in all qualified applicants who are eligible to work in the United States. However, HCC will generally not sponsor applicants for work visas. Due to HCC policy, only employees living in states contiguous to Maryland are eligible for work at HCC and include Virginia, West Virginia, Washington DC, Pennsylvania. Candidates must live in the commutable area or willing to relocate at their own expense if offered the position because HCC does not offer relocation benefits.