Payroll Clerk

Creative Financial Staffing; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC is seeking a Payroll Clerk in Fort Worth, TX to manage weekly payroll for the Southwest region. The role emphasizes accurate timekeeping, data entry in ADP Workforce Now, and payroll reporting within a fast-paced, team environment.

Ideal candidates have prior payroll experience, Excel skills, and familiarity with Spectrum/HCSS HeavyJob. This onsite position supports construction and infrastructure payroll processes with strict confidentiality and deadlines.

Qualifications

• Experience in payroll administration or a related role.
• Familiarity with construction industry payroll practices is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy with high volumes of data.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Compile, review, and validate timekeeping records for weekly payroll.
• Enter and maintain payroll data in ADP Workforce Now with accuracy.
• Review hours, timecards, and payroll documents for discrepancies.
• Support payroll for construction/infrastructure roles, including prevailing wage.
• Access and reconcile timekeeping data using Spectrum/HCSS HeavyJob.
• Prepare weekly/monthly payroll reports and supporting docs in Excel.
• Assist with payroll audits and maintain employee payroll files.
• Communicate with regional teams to resolve discrepancies and obtain missing info.
• Maintain confidentiality and meet payroll deadlines.
• Provide additional admin support to the payroll team as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Problem-solving

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

Spectrum

HCSS HeavyJob

Job description

Payroll Clerk

Location: Fort Worth, TX
Industry: Commercial Construction / Infrastructure Services
Employment Type: Full-Time, onsite M-F

About the Opportunity for Payroll Clerk:

Our client is a growing, established provider of commercial construction and infrastructure services, supporting projects across multiple regions. They are seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Clerk to join their corporate team in Fort Worth, Texas. This individual will support weekly payroll processing for the Southwest region, ensuring employee hours are accurate, payroll data is entered correctly, and reporting is completed in a timely manner.

This is a great opportunity for someone with hands-on payroll experience who enjoys working with detailed information, meeting deadlines, and supporting a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Key Responsibilities of Payroll Clerk:

• Compile, review, and validate employee timekeeping records for the Southwest region in preparation for weekly payroll processing.

• Enter and maintain payroll data in ADP Workforce Now, ensuring accuracy and compliance with established procedures.

• Review employee hours, timecards, and payroll documentation for discrepancies and resolve issues as needed.

• Support payroll processing for employees working in construction and infrastructure-related roles, including those subject to prevailing wage requirements.

• Utilize Spectrum and HCSS HeavyJob to access, review, and reconcile timekeeping and job-related labor information.

• Prepare weekly and monthly payroll reports, metrics, and supporting documentation using Excel.

• Assist with payroll audits, recordkeeping, and maintaining accurate employee payroll files.

• Communicate with regional teams, managers, and employees to clarify timekeeping discrepancies and obtain missing information.

• Maintain confidentiality of employee information and ensure payroll deadlines are consistently met.

• Provide additional administrative support to the payroll team as needed.

Qualifications for Payroll Clerk:

• Previous experience in payroll, payroll administration, or a related accounting or administrative role.

• Experience with ADP Workforce Now strongly preferred.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including preparing reports, reviewing data, and identifying discrepancies.

• Experience with Spectrum and/or HCSS HeavyJob highly preferred.

• Familiarity with prevailing wage requirements and payroll practices within the construction industry is a plus.

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy when working with high volumes of employee and timekeeping data.

• Ability to manage competing priorities, meet weekly deadlines, and follow established processes.

• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

What We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate is dependable, organized, and comfortable working with detailed payroll and timekeeping information. Someone who can identify discrepancies, follow through on outstanding items, and work collaboratively with regional teams will be successful in this role. Construction payroll experience and familiarity with industry-specific systems will be especially valuable.

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