Payroll Clerk

Best in Recruiting; Lyndora (PA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Best in Recruiting is seeking a Payroll Clerk to support project payroll, timekeeping, and onsite operations. You will verify hours, process weekly timesheets for 25–30 workers, and prepare payroll checks on-site.

The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable collaborating with onsite management and corporate payroll. Familiarity with union payroll, Microsoft Word/Excel/SharePoint is a plus; a 10-panel drug screen and OSHA 10 may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience in a timekeeping or payroll role, preferably within union environments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, SharePoint).
• Strong organizational skills and high attention to detail.
• Ability to pass a 10-panel drug screen and OSHA 10 course.

Responsibilities

• Track and verify employee hours accurately against project records, ensuring payroll precision.
• Compile and process weekly timesheets for 25-30 workers.
• Prepare payroll checks on-site and handle related payroll submissions.
• Collaborate with onsite management and corporate payroll to resolve any discrepancies.
• Assist with issuing purchase orders and processing vendor invoices for construction supplies.
• Maintain detailed records of employee attendance, hours worked, and payroll data.
• Support communication with internal billing teams to ensure timely customer billings.

Skills

Payroll/timekeeping experience

Organizational skills

OSHA 10

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

SharePoint

Job description

Join our dynamic team and play a vital role in supporting projects through precise payroll and timekeeping! If you’re organized, detail-oriented, and thrive in a hands‑on environment, this is your chance to contribute to meaningful work in a collaborative, on‑site setting while gaining valuable experience in payroll and operations.

Overview

We are seeking a dedicated Payroll Clerk to support our client's project. This onsite role is critical in ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time, managing payroll records, and supporting project logistics. You’ll work closely with management and payroll teams to keep operations running smoothly and compliantly.

Key Responsibilities

• Track and verify employee hours accurately against project records, ensuring payroll precision.
• Compile and process weekly timesheets for 25-30 workers.
• Prepare payroll checks on-site and handle related payroll submissions.
• Collaborate with onsite management and corporate payroll to resolve any discrepancies.
• Assist with issuing purchase orders and processing vendor invoices for construction supplies.
• Maintain detailed records of employee attendance, hours worked, and payroll data.
• Support communication with internal billing teams to ensure timely customer billings.

Must-Have Qualifications

• Experience in a timekeeping or payroll role, preferably within union environments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, SharePoint).
• Strong organizational skills and high attention to detail.
• Ability to pass a 10-panel drug screen and OSHA 10 course.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Familiarity with payroll software systems.
• Experience handling union payroll processes.