Payroll Clerk

Primary Services; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading natural gas provider in Louisiana is seeking a Payroll Clerk to support the payroll department by ensuring accurate and timely entry of employee time records. Responsibilities include monitoring employee time entry, ensuring data integrity, and collaborating with payroll leadership. The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma, basic understanding of payroll systems, and strong attention to detail. This is a great opportunity to gain valuable payroll experience and grow within a reputable organization in the energy sector.

Qualifications

• 0–1 year of related experience in payroll support or administrative tasks.
• Ability to follow established procedures and meet deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills in a deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor daily employee time entry to ensure timely submission.
• Enter employee hours and pay code adjustments in the timekeeping system.
• Maintain confidentiality of payroll and timekeeping information.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data entry accuracy

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SAP

Workday

PrismHR

ADP

Job description

Join a well-established company recognized as one of the leading natural gas providers in Louisiana and Mississippi. Enjoy the opportunity to contribute to a critical function within a large organization while gaining valuable payroll experience in a structured and professional environment.

Primary Services is excited to announce the Payroll Clerk role for our client. This position provides essential support to the payroll department by ensuring accurate and timely entry of employee time records. The Payroll Clerk will collaborate with supervisors and payroll leadership to maintain data integrity, resolve discrepancies, and support payroll processing within established deadlines. This role offers exposure to payroll systems and processes in a dynamic, highly organized corporate setting.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor daily employee time entry to ensure timely submission of hours worked.
• Enter employee hours, timecard corrections, and pay code adjustments accurately in the timekeeping system.
• Review timecards for completeness and follow up with supervisors on missing or unapproved entries.
• Maintain accurate records of timekeeping changes and supporting documentation.
• Assist employees and supervisors with basic timekeeping system navigation and procedural questions.
• Escalate unresolved discrepancies, policy questions, or complex pay issues to the Payroll Coordinator.
• Support payroll processing by ensuring timekeeping data is finalized and submitted on schedule.
• Maintain confidentiality of employee payroll and timekeeping information.
• Perform clerical and administrative duties related to timekeeping as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 0–1 year of related experience in timekeeping, payroll support, or administrative support.
• Basic understanding of timekeeping practices.
• Familiarity with payroll or timekeeping systems (e.g., SAP, Workday, PrismHR, ADP, or similar).
• Ability to follow established procedures and meet deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work in a structured, deadline-driven environment.

This role is an excellent opportunity to grow payroll expertise while contributing to a reputable organization in the energy sector.